Memorial

Bamford

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Source: Copyright David Bignall

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Current Location

In a walled enclosure between the graveyard and the road., St John the Baptists Churchyard, Main Road (A6013), Bamford, High Peak, Derbyshire, S33 0AY, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 20723 83358

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1472
Description: A limestone monument comprising a wheel cross on a square pedestal and three-stepped base. The cross has a roundel at the centre of the 6 o'clock face and small panels of interlaced strapwork on the four limbs. A recessed panel on the tapered shaft bears the inscription. The pedestal has a capstone and plinth and has the WW1 inscription on the 6 o'clock face. Although not stated, the names on the 3 o'clock face are of the WW2 casualties. The inscriptions and names are incised in upright capital block lettering coloured black. The whole is surrounded by kerbstones which bear seven metal artillery shells.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face of cross shaft: IN/ HONOUR/ OF/ THE MEN OF/ BAMFORD/ WHO FELL/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914/ -/ 1918 6 and 3 o'clock faces of pedestal: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 16
Died: 16
Information shown: surname, forename initial
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: surname, forename initial
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Mr Dane of Eyam, Designer
Mr Dane of Eyam, Makers
Sponsor Type: other
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Colonel Moore, J.P. gave the site on the main road near the church
Maintenance History: 1990: The names were repainted. 17 April 1951: The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

5th May 1923

Major G. N. Dodworth, R.E.

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