Memorial
Alwington
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Current Location
South side of churchyard., St Andrews Churchyard, Alwington, Torridge, Devon, EX39 5DA, England
OS Grid Reference
SS 40466 23155
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 2895
- Description
- Granite cross on octagonal base.
- Inscription
- R.I.P. TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ALWINGTON WHO DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS/(Names)/ ALSO IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR W BLIGHT WHO FELL IN/ WORLD WAR 1939-1945.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 11
- Died
- 11
- Information shown
- surname,forename,decorations
- Order of names
- surname,forename
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- surname,forename
- Costs
- £100.00
- Sponsor Type
- public
Ceremonies
Unveiled
24 February 1920
Bishop Suffragan of Crediton
Components
- Cross
Made from: Granite - Dartmoor
Condition: Good
- Base
Made from: Granite
Condition: Good