Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lancashire
Town
Wrightington
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
90993

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Current location

St Joseph's Churchyard
Crow Orchard Road
Wrightington
West Lancashire
Lancashire
WN6 9PA
England

OS Grid Ref: SD53700 10898
Denomination: Roman Catholic

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Description
A stylised Celtic cross on a single pedestal block with chamfered top. The monogram IHA is carved at its centre, with fleurs-de-lys branching off at each quarter. The inscription is leaded.
Inscription
.../ Also William Roocroft/ Son of the above/ Killed in France July 24th 1918/ Aged 35 years
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Roocroft, William
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, relationship, manner, country, and date of death, age
    Order of information: Forename, surname, relationship, manner, country, and date of death, age
Components
  • Undefined
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parish

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