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    Memorial

    Sharnbrook

    Sharnbrook Cross 2021

    Source: Copyright Graham Thorpe

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    Current Location

    St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Sharnbrook, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK44 1HX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 99362 59590

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1933
    Description
    Eleanor cross with tabernacle & canopy on rectangular plinth and octagonal base. Faces of tabernacle decorated with rose, leek, thistle and shamrock.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY / OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE / MEN OF SHARNBROOK WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / 1939-1945 / IN MEMORY OF THOSE / CONNECTED WITH THIS / PARISH WHO DIED FOR / FREEDOM
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    Surname,rank
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    22
    Died
    22
    Information shown
    Surname,rank.
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS TALBOT, BROWN & FISHER, Architect

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    5th September 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    5th September 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 5000MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good