Memorial Cross, School Lane - Harby

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Melton
  • Made by: Messrs J and R Agar, Syston
  • Parish: Clawson, Hose & Harby

White granite cross on tall shaft surmounting two tiered square plinth, on two tiered base. Inscription on lower stage of plinth. Unveiled and dedicated 1920 by Rector Rev EH Stone. Incorporates remains of medieval village cross (head previously removed by the Roundheads). Cost 199 pounds 10s.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0518 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 14788 Verification Required: YES Information Sources: Harby website, AF, LCC Special Categories: School, Survivors Website Links: http://www.harby.co.uk/0128.htm

Location

Memorial Cross, School Lane - Harby
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Inscription Reads

ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO
1914 FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1919
[NAMES]
OFFERED UPON THE ALTAR OF THE NATION
AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THE 2ND WORLD WAR
1939 1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Wright - William Private Leicestershire Regiment 8 25/09/1916 Wright - J
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