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Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice
Newark Cross of Sacrifice

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A four-point limestone Latin cross standing on an octagonal base. A downward-pointing bronze broadsword is depicted on the face of the cross.
Title

Newark Cross of Sacrifice

Medium

stone

Accession number

NG24_HC_S159

Work type

Cross

Owner

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Custodian

Newark and Sherwood District Council

Work status

extant

Access

time restrictions apply

Inscription description

THIS COSS OF SACRIFICE IS ONE IN DESIGN / AND INTENTION WITH THOSE WHICH HAVE / BEEN SET UP IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND / OTHER PLACES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD / WHERE OUR DEAD OF THE / GREAT WARS ARE LAID TO REST / THEIR / NAME / LIVETH / FOR / EVERMORE /

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Located at

London Road, Newark

NG24 1SQ

Situated on the main road through the cemetery about five minutes walk from the car park.