Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Lakeland
Town
Great Urswick
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
4218

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Current location

outside the main entrance gate
St Mary and St Michael's Church
Church Road
Great Urswick
South Lakeland
Cumbria
LA12 0TA
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 26835 74229
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Four-stepped base with plinth, surmounted by a cross with a carved sword of sacrifice and wreath on the front face. Inscription and names in lead lettering on the plinth.
Inscription
1914 - 1918/ LEST WE FORGET/ URSWICK & STAINTON/ WAR MEMORIAL/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Armer, G
Ashburner, H
Barrow, G
Bayliff, J
Benson, Fn
Churchman, H
Edmondson, P
Fisher, W G
Frost, A P
Garnett, A
See details for all 36 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 29
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 29
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 350mm, height c2200mm, width 350mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 820mm, height 1040mm, width 820mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 130mm, height 2670mm, width 130mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 2130mm, height 160mm, width 2130mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 1550mm, height 160mm, width 1550mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: depth 990mm, height 335mm, width 990mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
History
2009: Some lead lettering has detached. Stone with surface scratches on plinth.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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