Memorials - Longton - St.Oswald's R.C. Crucifix
St.Oswald's R.C. Church, Chapel Lane, Longton PR4 5WQ Ordnance Survey Grid Reference - SD 49031 25774 IWM War Memorials Register - 54965 War Memorials Online - WMO172732 This memorial consists of a stone crucifix sited on a stone base. It is sited by the side of Chapel Lane in front of the church. It was moved to the present site in 1980 by members of the nearby club and social centre. At the time of writing, no reasons are known for this removal.
The inscription is not easily read as it is whitewashed. This is apart from the later addition of the plaque proclaiming the re-siting of the memorial.
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THE GLORY OF GOD IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF LONGTON WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914-1918 1939-1945 MAY THEY REST IN PEACE THE CHASTISEMENT OF OUR PEACE IS UPON HIM RESITED HERE BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AND SOCIAL CENTRE AUGUST 1980 |
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