Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Wigan
Town
Platt Bridge
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21 July 1920
    Attended by: Unknown
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
18509

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Current location

Junction Of Neville St And Davies St
Platt Bridge
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2 5BL
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 60498 03047
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
GRANITE STEPPED PLINTH SURMOUNTED BY FOLIATE CROSS. WHOLE IS SURROUNDED BY RAILINGS
Inscription
6 O'Clock Face: WAR MEMORIAL / ERECTED BY THE / INHABITANTS OF / PLATT BRIDGE / JULY 21ST 1920 / 1914 - 1918 / 1939 - 1945 3 O'Clock Face: "IN HONOUR OF OUR FALLEN HEROES" 9 O'Clock Face: "THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE" 12 O'Clock Face: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    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: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
History
2003: MEMORIAL RESTORED AT COST OF £17,500
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public

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