Memorial

Roxton WW1 and 2

S&B Blythe 1992

Source: Copyright S&B Blythe 1992

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Current Location

St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, School Lane, Roxton, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK44 3DR, England

TL 15339 54577

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1772
Description: Two-stepped base surmounted by three graduated plinths and cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth in black lettering.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / (NAMES) / WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE DURING THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN / LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS 9 o'clock face: ALSO SERVED / (NAMES) 12 o'clock face: THIS CROSS / WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS / GROUND / IS THE GIFT OF THE VICAR / WM. FK. PYM MA A.D. 1919 / 1939 - 1945 / ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 3 O'CLOCK FACE: ALSO SERVED / (NAMES)

Cross

Height: 2450 mm

Width: 750 mm

Depth: 980 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good