Memorial Cross, Village Green - Twycross

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Twycross

Cornish granite Celtic cross with sword of sacrifice carved in relief on front face, surmounting rough hewn plinth with curved sides and smoothed front face bearing inscription in leaded lettering. Whole on square base. Unveiled on Sunday 16th November 1919 by Lady Waring; dedicated by Rev E Deacon Vicar. Cost 138 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1197 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: List Entry Number: 1455059 UKNIWM Ref: 14747 Information Sources: AF, C Hyde, LCC

Location

Memorial Cross, Village Green - Twycross
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Inscription Reads

ERECTED BY GRATEFUL PARISHIONERS AND
FRIENDS TO COMMEMORATE THE NAMES OF ITS
FAITHFUL SONS WHO FOUGHT AND GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1918
[NAMES]
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DEDICATED BY THE REV. E DEACON VICAR
AND UNVEILED BY LADY WARING ON SUNDAY NOV 16TH 1919
1939-1945
[NAME]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Booton - W Able Seaman Royal Naval Division Hawke Batt Cox - George Lance Corporal Royal Berkshire Regiment Smith - T Private Northumberland Fusiliers 3/5 Starkey - William Leading Stoker Royal Navy - Hms Queen Mary Townsend - TE Private Royal Engineers
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