Memorial

Turvey

Turvey Cross

Source: Copyright B&S. Blythe 7.11.92

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Current Location

Roadside at the approach to All Saints' Church, Carlton Road, Turvey, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK43 8EJ, England

SP 94089 52510

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1833
Description: Square single-stepped base surmounted by a square sectioned three tiered plinth, each riser with concave top edges. A decorated tapering rectangular shaft and wheel cross are mounted on upper plinth. On the shaft of the cross is a scrolling foliate design, carved in relief and a knotwork pattern carved on face of cross. Leaded inscriptions on sides of plinths. The whole memorial is surrounded by 12 low posts and chains.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face, upper plinth : THEIR NAME LIVETH / FOR EVERMORE / 6 o'clock face, middle plinth : THIS CROSS IS ERECTED TO THE HONOURED / AND UNDYING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS / A.D. 1914 - 1918. / A.D. 1939 - 1945. 3, 9 & 12 o'clock faces : (NAMES)

Cross

Height: 2400 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Grade: II