Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Bridgnorth
Town
Worfield
County
Shropshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 17 April 1921
    Attended by: LT GEN E A H ALDERSON KCB
  • Rededicated
    Date: 13 November 1949
    Attended by: Undefined
  • Dedicated
    Date: 17 April 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14140

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Current location

St Peter's Church
Main Street
Worfield
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 5LF
England

OS Grid Ref: SO 75796 95807
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Stone calvary surmounting a two stepped base, inscription on upper base in black lettering.
Inscription
GREATER LOVE THAN THIS HATH NO MAN./ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS./ 1914-1918 1939 - 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Calvary
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHREWSBURY NEWS 25 October 1919 p.9 col.5; 23 April 1921 p.5 col.5
  • THE SHREWSBURY CHRONICLE 18 Novemvber 1949 p.5 col.7

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