Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
West Devon
Town
Throwleigh
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45904

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Current location

Close to lychgate
right of path,
St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Shilstone Lane
Throwleigh
West Devon
Devon
EX20 2HU
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 66787 90773
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned, octagonal waisted plinth followed by a square-footed octagonal sectioned tapering shaft and integral Latin cross. Lead-pinned lettering forms the inscriptions and names text on upper step faces and one face of plinth.
Inscription
Plinth face 1 : VIA CRUCIS / Step face 1 : PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / ESPECIALLY / (2 NAMES) Step face 2 : HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD / PRAY FOR US SINNERS NOW / AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH / AMEN Step face 3 : TO THE GLORY OF THE UNDIVIDED / TRINITY IN MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR A.D. 1914 - 1919 Step face 4 : ETERNAL REST GRANT TO THEM / O LORD, AND LET LIGHT / PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM. Plinth face 2 : 1939 / (2 NAMES) / 1945
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Glanville, Hugh Fanshawe
Manisty, Anthony G.
Mortimore, James Alfred
Rowse, William J.
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
History
Memorial stonework appears to be in a well-weathered state. Lead-pinned lettering not secure.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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