Memorials - Cuerdale - Cuerdale Lane / Potter Lane Cross
Junction of Cuerdale Lane and Potter Lane, Cuerdale, PR5 4EN Ordnance Survey Grid Reference - SD 58487 28942 IWM Memorials Registers - 3386 War Memorials Online - WMO144840 A simple calvary stone cross on an ancient wayside base, the memorial used to stand further towards the junction of Potter Lane and Cuerdale Lane but has been moved after a number of traffic accidents in 1967, 1968, 1972, 1974 (twice), 1978 and 1988. Repairs were effected each time. The memorial was unveiled 1 June 1920 by Mrs Assheton and dedicated the same day by the Vicar of Higher Walton.
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GLORY OF GOD THIS CROSS WAS RESTORED IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 |
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