Memorial Cross, St Mary's Churchyard - Nether Broughton

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Melton
  • Made by: Messrs Squires of Bingham
  • Parish: Broughton & Old Dalby

Red Peterhead Aberdeen granite cross on square tapered shaft, with pedimented square pedestal and three steps. Pediment, pedestal and top (tallest) step bear inscription in black. Unveiled November 1920 by CJ Phillips JP of Old Dalby Hall.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0845 Other Designation: No Notes: Awarded Grade II listing status in August 2019, with List Entry Number 1464517 UKNIWM Ref: 37795 Information Sources: AF, Pmsa, LCC

Location

Memorial Cross, St Mary's Churchyard - Nether Broughton
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Inscription Reads

1914-1918
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN HONOURED MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES
IN THE GREAT WAR
[NAMES]
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT
A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Watkins - Kenneth Harvey Private Durham Light Infantry B Coy; 15 29/05/1918
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