Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North Bedfordshire
Town
Bletsoe
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: June 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1876

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Current location

Memorial Lane/ The Avenue
Bletsoe
North Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
MK44 1QJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 02160 58160
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Celtic cross set on a shaft, tapering plinth, and base.
Inscription
TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF BLETSOE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Armstrong, T
Barker, H
Brown, A
Campion, W E
Coleman, A
Crane, E
Holmes, C
Parker, A
Pettit, L
Surridge, W
See details for all 11 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname,rank
    Order of information: Rank
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 1650MM, width 620MM
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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