Haverigg War Memorial

  • Description

    "....Haverigg War Memorial comprises a closed-wheel head Lancashire limestone cross, with intaglio carved HIS and strap work, on a tapering four-sided shaft, tapering plinth and single-stepped base with rough-hewn risers, surrounded by white marble chippings, inside a low square kerb. An inscription on the shaft reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF HAVERRIGG/ WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The main face of the plinth bears the names of the 35 Fallen of the First World War, while nine names from the Second World War are recorded on the sides in leaded lettering. The reverse is unadorned. The base of the memorial cross is surrounded by white marble chippings, enclosed within a low kerb..."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1456926
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 4 years, 6 months ago
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