Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Sheffield
Town
Fulwood
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
27562

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Current location

Junction of Fulwood Rd and Canterbury Ave
Fulwood Rd
Fulwood
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 3QH
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 30631 85476
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wheel cross of stone surmounts closed lantern. Lantern stands on tapering octagonal shaft. Shaft surmounts two-tiered plinth. Plinth bears inscription in incised lettering. Three-stepped stone base. Plaque with names set into wrought iron fence behind cross.
Inscription
THEY DIED/ FOR FREEDOM/ AND/ FOR HONOUR/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF FULWOOD/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / AND ALL SUBSEQUNT CONFLICTS Plaque: (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ambler, J H
Barber, G
Beeby, W M S
Birley, J H
Blacktin, F
Bowling, R
Bridgitt, F
Broomhead, H
Broomhead, J
Broomhead, S F
See details for all 64 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 64
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 64
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
  • WAR MEMORIAL AND RAILING AT JUNCTION WITH CANTERBURY AVENUE
  • 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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