Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Harborough
Town
Husbands Bosworth
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 3 April 1921
    Attended by: Lieutenant Colonel W V FABER R.F.A.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 3 April 1921
    Attended by: Archdeacon of Leicester
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37587

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Current location

Perimeter wall of Churchyard
junction with High Street
All Saints Church
Church Street
Husbands Bosworth
Harborough
Leicestershire
LE17 6LU
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 64425 84359
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Circular three-stepped base surmounted by a square plinth, rectangular column and plain celtic wheel cross with floriated arms. Incised inscription and names.
Inscription
Upper step, tablet 1 : TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE / THAT FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / To Them The Immortality To Us The Memory Upper step, tablet 2 : (7 NAMES) Upper step, tablet 3 : (7 NAMES) Lower step, tablet 4 : 1939 - 1945 / (3 NAMES) Lower step, tablet 5 : 1947 / (1 NAME)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Adnitt, Richard Frederick
Bott, Cecil
Connor, Frank
Cross, George William Costo
Dawson, George Ray
Glover, Edwin George
Knight, Frederick Cyril
Law, Charles
Lee, Rexely H. E.
Marsh, Arthur Reginald
See details for all 18 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Surname
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 3600 mm, width 1200 mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • 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
History
Grade II listed.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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