Hedon Road Cemetery WWI Cross Of Sacrifice - Hull, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 44.883 W 000° 17.670
30U E 678393 N 5958887
This cross of sacrifice was erected to commemorate the men of Hull who died during World War I (the Great War).
Waymark Code: WM14M8G
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/25/2021
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The cross is situated in the middle of a rose garden at the western end of Hedon Road Cemetery.
The cross is on top of a three step plinth, and the top part of the cross shaft has a sword carved into it. The top two steps of the plinth have the following inscriptions.
Top Step
THIS CROSS OF SACRIFICE IS ONE IN DESIGN
AND INTENTION WITH THOSE WHICH HAVE
BEEN SET UP IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND
OTHER PLACES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
WHERE OUR DEAD OF THE
GREAT WAR ARE LAID TO REST
2nd Step
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Hull City Council
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Physical Address of Monument:
Hedon Road Cemetery
Hedon Road
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
Website for this Monument: Not listed
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