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War Memorial Cross, St. Brandon's Churchyard, Brancepeth (Brancepeth)

Oblique view of back and right faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016
Oblique view of back and right faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016

Second oblique view of back and right faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016
Second oblique view of back and right faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016

Oblique view of back face of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016
Oblique view of back face of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016

Oblique view of back and left faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016
Oblique view of back and left faces of Brancepeth War Memorial May 2016
This war memorial takes the form of an ornate cross on a slim octagonal column. The column stands on a squared pedestal with butressed corners on two tapering steps. The entire memorial stands on a base of three steps. The dedication is carried on the front face of the main pedestal whilst the names are carried in single columns on the other sides, First World War on the left and right, WW2 on the rear face. It is located close to the porch of the church and was unveiled and dedicated in 1921. (1-2)
D48887
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Second World War (1939 to 1945)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)
Listed Building
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1433731


Source of Reference
Local History of Brancepeth

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