Memorial Cross, Church Lane - Pickwell

World War I, World War II

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Listing Status: Grade II
District: Melton

Parish: Somerby

Celtic wheel cross on squared rough hewn plinth of Aberdeen granite, bearing inscription on front and rear face only, on three tiered base of Mountsorrel. Unveiled and dedicated in 1925.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0914 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: List Entry Number 1441836 DESCRIPTION: the war memorial takes the form of a Celtic cross which stands on a triangular-shaped traffic island at the W end of Main Street, at its junction with Somerby Road and Leesthorpe Road. It comprises a three-step base, supporting a rough-hewn shallow pedestal, trapezoidal plinth, and tall shaft which tapers in rectangular section to a Celtic wheel-head cross. The E and W faces of the shaft both bear the relief of a Sword of Sacrifice. The First World War dedication is inscribed on the W face of the plinth. UKNIWM Ref: 37487 Verification Required: YES Information Sources: AF, JS KD notes Website Links: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/t...

Location

Memorial Cross, Church Lane - Pickwell
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING
MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING
MEMORY OF [NAME]
WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN THE SECOND
WORLD WAR OF 1939 - 1945

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Birch - John Private Hampshire Regiment 1 01/07/1916 Broom - Arthur Edward Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 10/09/1917 Goates - Frederick James Private Leicestershire Regiment 1/4 21/02/1917 Kelly - Lindsay Patrick Grellan (Pat) Colonel Queens Royal Lancers 9th 30/05/1942