Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Doncaster
Town
Rossington
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Post-1945 war or conflict, 20th Century Wars (1900-1999), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1944
    Attended by: Rossington British Legion, clergy Parishioners
  • Rededicated
    Date: 11 November 2005
    Attended by: Keith Asquith, Rossington Royal British Legion, clergy Parishioners
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
28111

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Current location

Just outside the grounds of the church
St Michaels Church
The Carriage Way
Rossington
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN11 0HA
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 62529 98442
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A rough hewn Greek cross mounted on a square pedestal and concrete base. Dedication on Face 1 of the pedestal in leaded lettering, a metal plaque placed on the ground and resting against the top lip of face 1 of the base lists the names of those from WW1, WW2 and post 1945 conflicts. Metal dedicatory plaques are mounted on the top of the base on faces 2 and 3. The whole is at the centre of a paved area surrounded by a low brick wall, iron railings and double gates. Original location: Greek cross mounted on a square pedestal. Metal plaque flat on the ground in front. Surrounded by a small rock wall and paving stones.
Inscription
Face 1 plinth: TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE FALLEN. / "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."/ A TRIBUTE FROM THE ROSSINGTON/ BRITISH LEGION. WOMEN'S SECTION./ 1944. Face 1 plaque: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO PAID THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE FOR US AND THE COUNTRY, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN PEACE/ Face 2 plaque: A TRIBUTE/ Please wear your poppy with pride,/ as a tribute to those who died. They fought for peace the whole world over,/ now they rest beneath the clover./ They were heroes every single one./ Fathers, brothers, daughters and sons./ Though times may change and time marches on,/ Please pause to remember, each and every one./ LEST WE FORGET/ Keith Asquith/ (Vice Chairman Rossington Branch British Legion)/ November 11th 2005 Face 4 plaque: This War Memorial Cenotaph/ was relocated by/ Rossington Parish Council/ and volunteers of the/ Rossington Community/ Rededicated/ November 11th 2005
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barras, S
Beams, A
Blamforth, A
Carr, C
Collins, J
Cooke, A
Haller, G
Holder, B
Hoole, H
Johnson, E
See details for all 25 names
Commemorations
  • Post-1945 war or conflict
    Total names on memorial: 43
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 43
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Surname, forename
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Surname, forename
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 25
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 25
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initial
    Order of information: Surname, initial
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 1800mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
History
Moved from the churchyard to its current location in 2005.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Rossington Parish Council

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