Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Bridgnorth
Town
Broseley
County
Shropshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), Falklands Conflict (1982), Korean War (1950-1953), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 20th March 1921
    Attended by: Colonel The Right Honourable Lord Forester
  • Rededicated
    Date: 19th August 1949
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Unveiled
    Date: 20th March 1921
    Attended by: Lady Forester and Rev A C Howell
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
13837

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Current location

Memorial Green
High Street
Broseley
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
TF12 5EP
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 67462 01727
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Octagonal Cross on three stepped base with square plinth.
Inscription
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN / HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. // TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE 52 MEN OF THIS PARISH, / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND / COUNTRY, IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919 THE FALLEN 1939 – 1945. (other tablets lying on steps but cannot read from photographs.)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ashwood, Arthur
Aston, Ernest
Aston, Frank
Barnett, William R
Beddow, Charles
Bennett, James A
Blood, Frank
Blood, Robert
Boden, Arthur
Boden, Ernest
See details for all 52 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Korean War (1950-1953)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 52
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 52
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 14FT 6", width 7FT 6"
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Tablets
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Broseley War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Memorial: C £500

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
BRIDGNORTH COUNCIL
Reference

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