Gringley on the Hill Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire DN10 4QY. Memorial cross unveiled 20th November 1920 by the Duke of Portland and dedicated by Rev. S. Howard Hayward, vicar of Gringley on the Hill. Designed and constructed by Sharpe & Hoggard of Retford; cost £155. Description: Octagonal stepped base surmounted by octagonal plinth with cross above featuring carved 'sword of liberty'; Portland stone; inscription on plinth in black lettering, which reads: “Lest we forget. To the glorious and everlasting memory of the young men of this parish who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914- 1918 (names)” and “Also the World War 1939-1945 (names)." Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 26th November 1920 & 31st December 1920
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Gringley on the Hill memorial
Cemetery, Gringley on the Hill. Photograph Peter Gillings.
Gringley on the Hill memorial
Names A-H and L-R. Photograph Peter Gillings
Gringley on the Hill memorial
Names L-R and S-W. Photograph Peter Gillings
Gringley on the Hill nemorial
WW2 (four names). Photograph Peter Gillings
Gringley on the Hill St Peter & Paul - memorial window
Three lights stained glass window which commemorates those who died and those who served and returned. It depicts Christ, St Michael and St George. Dedication: 'To the greater glory of God, the Giver of Victory and Peace and in honoured memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918 and in gratitude for those who returned in safety this window is dedicated on the eve of All Saints, 1920.'
Gringley on the Hill St Peter & St Paul - memorial window
Inscription across three lights. Photograph Peter Gillings