Memorial Cross, Church Lane - Hungarton

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Hungarton
  • Custodian: Hungarton Parish Council

Clipsham stone Christ on the cross on tall octagonal shaft, on octagonal plinth on two tiered base bearing inscription on front. Memorial sits in hedged raised area reached by flight of 8 steps on either side of cross. Unveiled Saturday 19 November 1921 by Geo. Warrington (ex-serviceman of village from Royal House Guards), dedicated by Archdeacon Ven FB Macnutt.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0577 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37821 Custodian: Hungarton Parish Council Verification Required: No Information Sources: AF, Pmsa, LCC Website Links: http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE017TC.htm

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Memorial Cross, Church Lane - Hungarton
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Inscription Reads

GREATER LOVE
HATH NO MAN
THAN THIS
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LAID DOWN
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WARS
1914 - 1918 AND 1939 - 1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Green - George William 17/01/1944 Gregory - William Edward Private Leicestershire Regiment 2 07/01/1916 Nutting - John Victor Francis Captain Royal Armoured Corps Royal Scots Greys (2 Dragoons); Commands And Staff General Staff 18/11/1940 Nutting - Edward Christian Frederic Captain Royal Horse Guards 29/01/1943
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