Alveston War Memorial
Introduction
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Alveston War Memorial
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 5 Jul 2013
The war memorial is on the triangle of land between Alveston Lane and Wellesbourne Road. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the sides of the base (listing at http://www.lostancestors.eu/memwar/A/Alveston.htm Lost Ancestors). Also on the front of the base are the words: BY THE LONG ROAD THEY TROD WITH SO MUCH FAITH AND WITH SUCH DEVOTED & SELF-SACRIFICING BRAVERY WE HAVE ARRIVED AT VICTORY AND TODAY THEY HAVE THEIR REWARD. EARL HAIG 1914 - 1919 and ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF ALVESTON IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL (Image]) The shaft of the cross bears a sword and a laurel wreath (Image]). The tower of St James' Church can be seen between the trees in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.203378
Longitude
-1.667065