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From a distance, one might mistake it for a typical wayside cross, like the small sacred monuments found in many places. But upon closer inspection, the true significance of this memorial reveals itself: to commemorate the many victims claimed by war and tyranny in so many places. Thus, they remain significant today as a constant reminder to maintain peace—despite the significant time gap between those days and the present, these memorials lose none of their relevance.

A quiet pitstop to refuel with snacks and recharge before the next stretch; Co-op nearby...

This cross with a sword depicted on its front pays tribute to the men of the village who died in the First World War. There is a granite plaque inscribed with the names of 18 of them. This memorial is from 1920.

Once the bustling post office of the village of Wolston, this building has now been converted into a beautiful cottage.

Pretty woodland situated alongside the River Avon in Wolston. It's a great woodland to walk in if you've got the pups with you, as there's a stream to cool off.

CommemorationFirst World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945). Two shallow steps plus one taller step form the granite base surmounted by a rectangular tapering flat granite pillar, all set within a paved and low brick-walled area. A sword in relief is on front face of pillar with inscriptions to either side. Inscription: PEACE AND RECONCILIATION / (Central Sword) / (Left Column) 1914 -1918 (20 names) / (Right Column) 1939 - 1945 (4 names) / OTHER CONFLICTS / 2008 (one name).

When the War Memorial was first proposed, as a tribute to the memory of those brave villagers who had gone off to fight in the Great War and failed to return, money was raised by public subscription and a generous donation by Bluemels Bros. The design was by Mr W.H. Wood, architect to the Newcastle Cathedral authorities, and the total cost was £250. There was a difference of opinion as to where the Memorial should be located and the people subscribing to it were asked to choose between a site on the Derry next to the village pump and sign-post and the site opposite what we now call the Old Post Office. The location chosen, away from the hustle and bustle of the Derry, on the piece of land opposite the Old Post Office near to the entrance to the road to the Church allowed people to stand to read the names and contemplate the sacrifice made in peaceful surroundings.

Three-stepped square base surmounted by a tapering square sectioned plinth, tapering octagonal shaft and Latin cross. Incised inscription in gold coloured lettering on a tablet attached to the front face of the plinth. The whole memorial is enclosed by a low chain link fence and posts. First World War (1914-1918) Total names on memorial: 18