Memorial

Thornford Cross -WW1 and WW2

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St Mary's Church., Church Road, Thornford, West Dorset, Dorset, DT9 6QF, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 60307 13275

Denomination

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1092
Description: Ornate cross surmounting an octagonal block and three stepped plinth.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THORNFORD WHO DIED FOR HOME AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18 / SONS OF THIS PLACE LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID / THAT YOU WHO LIVE ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD / THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT YOU WHO LIVE MAY REAP / A RICHER HARVEST E'ER YOU FALL ASLEEP

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 27
Died: 27
Information shown: Rank,regiment,surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Rank,surname,regiment.

Components

Cross

Height: 3600MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

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Thornford Cross -WW1 and WW2

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