Memorial Cross Birstall
World War I, World War II
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ContributeThe limestone memorial is set on a square-shaped base with two shallow steps and one lower, segmental-shaped step on the west side. It has a square plinth which supports the four-sided, tapered shaft, enriched along each edge with cable moulding, and surmounted by a plain square capital and wheel-head cross. To the east side of the shaft is stone carved sword of sacrifice. The plinth has slate memorial plaques on three sides, with gold inscriptions. The names of the fallen of WWI are recorded on the west side; the names of the WW2 fallen are recorded on the north. Designed by Howard Henry Thompson and unveiled Saturday 5 March 1921 by General Sir AR Hoskins DSO; dedicated by Archdeacon Macnutt.
Location
Memorial Cross, St James' Churchyard - Birstall
Grid Reference: SK5958108904
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Inscription Reads
TO THE
GLORY OF GOD
AND IN HONOURED
MEMORY OF THE
MEN OF BIRSTALL
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR
THEIR COUNTRY IN THE
GREAT WARS
1914-1919
1939-1945
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