Memorial Cross - Skinningrove, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 34.108 W 000° 53.934
30U E 635833 N 6048802
This memorial Celtic cross commemorates the men of Skinningrove that died in the First World War
Waymark Code: WM160V1
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/09/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The cross is in front of a row of bungalows on the road that leads down to the sea front at Skinningrove.

The cross stands on a two step base and the carved head of the cross has a small sword of sacrifice. Above the base which has a list of names there is a wreath.

Below the names is the following inscription.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SKINNINGROVE MEN
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY

"PASS NOT THIS STONE IN SORROW, BUT IN PRIDE,
AND MAY YE LIVE AS NOBLY AS THEY DIED"
Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Skinningrove Council

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Physical Address of Monument:
Wilson Terrace
Skinningrove, North Yorkshire United Kingdom


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