Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Liverpool
Town
Childwall
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2528

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Current location

All Saints Church
Childwall Lane
Childwall
Liverpool
Merseyside
LD25
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 41458 89070
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three-stepped base surmounted by a plinth with dedicatory inscription. The column has names carved at its base and is surmounted by an ornate wheel cross. Laurel garland around arms of the cross and part way down shaft. Tudor rose at each end of the arms of the cross
Inscription
West face: (Names) / TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LASTING / AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE MEN / FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED / BY THE PARISHIONERS OF CHILDWALL / THEY SERVED FOR LIBERTY / THEY DIED FOR LIFE South face: (Names) / IN THANKFUL / AND EVER LIVING REMEMBRANCE / FOR THOSE / WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE / 1939 - 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ainslie, M.f.
Bostock, W.
Burkitt, C.k.
Campbell, R.
Cottle, W.w.
Cowin, T.b.
Davidson, H.d.
Davies, A.
Dineen, B.p.
Duringer, A.h.
See details for all 54 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 31
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 31
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 23
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 23
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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