Barnsley WW1 Cross of Sacrifice, South Yorkshire - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

A white stone cross with swords on front and rear set in a small round garden. This memorial is set in Barnsley Cemetery a short distance in from the main gates. Carved into the base of the cross are the words-

THIS CROSS OF SACRIFICE IS ONE IN DESIGN AND INTENTION WITH THOSE THAT 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.

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER

There is a web site for the cemetery
(visit link)

Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Barnsley MBC Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: Barnsley Cemetery Cemetery Road Barnsley, South Yorkshire UK S70 1XL Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed

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