2018

SU1429 : Battlefield Crosses in the Cloisters

taken 6 years ago, near to Harnham, Wiltshire, England

Battlefield Crosses in the Cloisters
Battlefield Crosses in the Cloisters
The temporary wooden grave markers date from the Great War and were returned to the families when the permanent cemeteries were prepared. Unlike other countries such as the United States the United Kingdom and Commonwealth adopted a policy to inter all personnel overseas near their place of death regardless of rank or status.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites City, Town centre other tags: WWI Battlefield Cross Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SU1429, 2275 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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John M   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 25 June, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 4 July, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 142 294 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:3.8689N 1:47.8984W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SU 142 294
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