Memorial Cross, Market Place - Billesdon
World War I, World War II
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ContributePortland stone cross above tall pedestal with inscription underneath carved wreath; two steps below of two Forest of Dean stone. Unveiled 29 September 1921 by Ex-Sergeant John Bristow MM of the 6th Leicestershire Regiment. Memorial previously damaged by a tank and an articulated tanker, the latter in 1966. Parish funded addition of extra name discovered.
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Memorial Cross, Market Place - Billesdon
Grid Reference: SK7180202860
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Inscription Reads
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN HONOUR OF THE
MEN FROM THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
1939 - 1945
[NAME]
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