Memorial Cross, St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard - Uppingham

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Sir Ninian Comper (Architect)
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Rutland
  • Made by: HH Clarke, Lyddington
  • Parish: Uppingham
  • Custodian: Uppingham Town Council

Clipsham stone lantern cross on octagonal pillar, with square plinth bearing bronze plaques and three stepped octagonal base. Reliquary in lantern form with four arched niches containing St George, St Michael, mother and child and the Crucifixion. Unveiled Monday 19th July 1920 by Major General the Lord Ranksborough; dedicated by Ven EM Moore (Archdeacon of Oakham). Moved from original position built into wall in southwest corner due to cracks at its base. Cost 500 pounds

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1201 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 14814 Commissioned By: Uppingham War Memorial Committee Custodian: Uppingham Town Council Verification Required: YES Information Sources: Shelvey, Pmsa Website Links: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~shelve...

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Memorial Cross, St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard - Uppingham
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Inscription Reads

1914 - 1918
IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF UPPINGHAM
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
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1939 - 1945
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Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Snodin - John Southwell - Harry Street - Frank Tawn - Sydney Thorpe - Arthur Reginald
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