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
90995

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Current location

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

OS Grid Ref: SD53700 10898
Denomination: Roman Catholic

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Description
The two-step granite base of a cross, which is absent (it may be among similarly detached crosses laid along the northern perimeter wall of the churchyard). The inscription is leaded.
Inscription
.../ Also John Oswald Prior/ Killed in Action April 5th 1918, Aged 20 years
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Prior, James Oswald
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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: Forenames, surname, manner, and date of death, age
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, manner, and date of death, age
Components
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
History
The cross surmounting the plinth has been removed
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parish

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