Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Blackpool
Town
Marton
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21 March 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21 March 1921
    Attended by: Undefined
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3321

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Current location

South West corner of churchyard
4
St Pauls Church
Honister Avenue
Marton
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9PF
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 32414 34796
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Celtic cross on tapered shaft with moulded celtic decoration set on three stepped base and supported on both sides by rectangular tablets with names and dedication incribed in black lettering. The whole enclosed in green painted wrought iron railings.
Inscription
THIS CROSS/ THE GIFT OF MR & MRS J.P. DIXON/OF "THE MOUNT"/ IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF/THESE MARTON MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ashbridge, A
Ashworth, H
Atkinson, W
Bailey, T
Ball, J
Bamber, R
Best, R
Bickerstaffe, J
Birchall, H
Blackhurst, C
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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
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 4100mm, width 900mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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