Memorial Cross, Pump Lane - Shenton

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Sutton Cheney

Ringed Cornish granite cross on rough sloping square pedestal bearing inscription on front face, on square base. Unveiled December 1920 by General A King CB CMG DSO and Captain HC Wollaston, son of Mr FEA Wollaston JP of Shenton Hall, who gave the land for the memorial. General King is Mr Wollaston's brother in law. Dedicated by Canon Bowers of Market Bosworth. Squire and Mrs Wollaston helped to design, lay out and plant garden.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1027 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: List Entry Number 1455000 UKNIWM Ref: 37831 Information Sources: AF, Dr McNeil, LCC, Pmsa, Rfp, RK

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Memorial Cross, Pump Lane - Shenton
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED
MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
[NAMES]
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Burton - Harold Private 9th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment Burton - F Private Buswell - Harold Able Seaman Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Hawke Bn 22/08/1918 Oliver - JD Sergeant Webster - T Private
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