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. 
ST. OSWALD'S, LONGTON.
MISSION SERMONS will be Preached on SUNDAY,
October 23rd, 1921, by Rev. THOS. SHERIDAN, S.J.,
Catholic College, Preston.
Mass at 10 30. Afternoon Service at 4.
War Memorial Wayside Crucifix Blessed Before the
Afternoon Devotions.
TICKETS 1/6 (Admit to Both Services).
Trains from Preston: 9 28 a.m. 3 5 p.m. Return:
1 13, 5 46, 8 26, 9 26 p.m.
Motor 'Buses from Market-square: 2, 2 30 p.m.
Return: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m.
LANCASHIRE DAILY POST - 21 & 22 October 1921
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.
TO
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
All images © Charles O'Donnell 2018
Charles O'Donnell
Please email the project with any amendments or corrections 
Edited 27 May 2018
Preston & Central Lancashire WFA
© Preston & Central Lancashire Western Front Association 2020
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