Gibraltar Cross of Sacrifice

The Gibraltar Cross of Sacrifice is a war memorial standing at Winston Churchill Avenue in the center of town. A bronze sword is mounted on its front face, forming an additional cross with the stone structure at the sundial roundabout.

The memorial was built in 1922 by the Royal Engineers, with its dedication ceremony marking a significant moment for the territory. The occasion was filmed by British Pathé, making it the first motion picture recorded in Gibraltar.

The memorial bears inscriptions honoring those who served during both World War I and World War II. The names and plaques shape how visitors and locals experience this location as a place of remembrance and reflection.

The memorial stands at the intersection of Winston Churchill Avenue and Devil's Tower Road, making it easy to reach on foot. The location is well-marked and sits beside the distinctive sundial roundabout, helping with navigation.

The memorial was relocated from its original site at North Front Cemetery after World War II due to surface erosion. Moving it to its current location by the roundabout helped preserve the stone and made it more visible to visitors passing through town.

Location: Gibraltar

Architects: Reginald Blomfield

GPS coordinates: 36.14880,-5.34902

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24