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DLI Cross


The stone Celtic-syle cross is located by Durham Cathedral, just south-west of Palace Green. This is a war memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry who died in the Second Boer War (1899 - 1902). The memorial is Grade II listed.
Palace Green War Memorials Second Boer War (1899-1902) Historic Buildings and Monuments in Durham city Durham Light Infantry Grade II Listed Boer War Memorials
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DLI Cross, Palace Green, Durham City

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DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY SOUTH AFRICAN WAR MEMORIAL - List Entry
- "South African War memorial. Dated 1905. Sandstone ashlar. Celtic style. Very tall cross with boss stands on square step and is decorated with entwined oak leaves containing low-relief carvings of …

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DLI South African War Memorial, Palace Green (Durham City)
- "This war memorial is to the soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry who died in the Second Boer War in the late 19th and early 20th century (1-2). It is …

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Durham Cathedral - Monument

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List number: 1121380
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Tyne & Wear HER: D34654
Grid ref: NZ2730142195

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