Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Fylde
Town
St Annes On Sea
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
65530

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Current location

Corner of The Drive and Eastbank Road
The Drive Methodist Church
The Drive
St Annes On Sea
Fylde
Lancashire
FY8 1LH
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 32170 28489
Denomination: Wesleyan

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Description
Altar Cross dedicated to those lost in WW2. The cross stands on a polished rectangular block plinth with a brass plaque with its inscription and names. There is an additional small polished mahogany board with a brass plaque with an inscription held separately.
Inscription
Plaque on the Cross: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945 Additional plaque: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 700mm, width 300mm
    Materials: Brass
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Drive Wesleyan Church

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