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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Bassetlaw
Town
Sturton Le Steeple
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
27081
Current location

St Peter and St Paul Church
Sturton Le Steeple
Bassetlaw
Nottinghamshire
DN22 9HQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 78799 83871
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Botonne cross set on octagonal shaft, octagonal plinth and two circular steps. There is a carved wreath on the front face of the plinth with the dedication and names on the remaining faces.
Inscription
MAIN FACE: THEIR NAME SHALL RESOUND FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION/ TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF STOURTON WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) REAR FACE: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 24
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 24
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
  • Sturton le Steeple 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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