Memorial

Milton Malsor

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Current Location

Road junction with Green Street,, High Street, Milton Malsor, Northampton, South Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN7 3AS, England

SP 73354 55663

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 2068
Description: Three-stepped octagonal base consisting of two shallow lower steps & a slightly taller upper step surmounted by a square sectioned plinth with platformed top face. Rising from this platform is a tapering octagonal column & capital with Clipsham stone Latin cross. Plinth has inset stone panels showing dedication and names. Wreath in low relief at centre of cross. Separate angled tablets mounted adjacent to upper step/plinth interface. Whole memorial area surrounded by a low post and chain fence, in a paved area by road junction. WREATH IN LOW RELIEF AT THE CENTRE OF THE CROSS
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : TO KEEP IN MIND THOSE / WHO FROM THIS PLACE / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / WORLD WAR II / 1939 - 1945 / (Names) 9 o'clock face : (Names) / TO COMMEMORATE THE GIFT OF / 650 / BY THE PEOPLE OF MILTON / TO THE WAR MEMORIAL APPEAL OF / THE NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL / WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / "SWEET MERCY IS NOBILITY'S TRUE BADGE" 3 & 12 o'clock faces : (Names) Separate tablet : TO COMMEMORATE THE GIFT OF / £163;650 / BY THE PEOPLE OF MILTON / TO THE WAR MEMORIAL APPEAL OF / THE NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL / WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / " SWEET MERCY IS NOBILITY'S TRUE BADGE"

Maker(s): Messers J A Gotch Friba FSA, Architect
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: Plinth cleaned, stonework repaired & relief lettering of names (1914-1919), restored 1987, Post & Chain surround 1989