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    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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    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
    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
    Maker(s)
    • STYLES & SONS, Architect

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24th April 1921

    MR S HOWARD WHITBREAD CB JP

    Dedicated

    24th April 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3200MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 1420MM

    Width: 1420MM

    Depth: 1420MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


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