The memorial was unveiled on Sunday 9th October 1921 by Lord Harris. G.C.S.I. and the dedication was by the vicar of St. Mary`s Church the Rev. H.T. Knight, M.A. The Cross, which is 5 metres high, is based on the Celtic form, and made from Leckhampton stone. It was designed by Mr. W. Douglas Caroe, architect to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The face of the cross was intended to face Church Road as this is where the inscriptions are found. About half way down the up right are the words; LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS. The base contains the names of 64 local men who died in the First World War. It is located in Kingswood Road, Shortlands, BR2 0NJ.
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