Memorial

Biggleswade

Biggleswade memorial

Source: Copyright S&B Blythe 12.11.92

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Current Location

Market Square, Biggleswade, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JS, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 19066 44577

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1874
Description: A Celtic cross surmounting a tapering shaft, tapering plinth, and base.
Inscription: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ ALSO OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ 1939-1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 172
Died: 172
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, date of death.
Order of names: Date of death, surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 34
Died: 34
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2

History

Maker(s): STYLES & SONS, Architect

Ceremonies

Unveiled

24th April 1921

MR S HOWARD WHITBREAD CB JP

Dedicated

24th April 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 3200MM

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Plinth

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