Memorials - Cuerdale - Cuerdale Lane / Potter Lane Cross
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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.
TO THE
GLORY OF GOD THIS CROSS WAS RESTORED IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 |
All images © Charles O'Donnell 2018
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