The Prospect war memorial has now been refurbished, with the granite cross and base cleaned by high pressure hosing and the lettering repainted in black. It was smartened up and ready for the Remembrance service on Sunday, 8th November.

The memorial was repositioned in November 2008 following the collapse of the 18th century wall which separated St. Mary's cemetery and the Prospect in 2007. Later an archaeological survey revealed Roman remains under the original site of the memorial overlooking the River Wye.The work was done to a very high standard by specialist contractor, Nigel Cave of Monmouth Memorials. Herefordshire Council sponsored the work.

Councillor Gordon Lucas was mainly responsible for the progress of this project. It is the first time the memorial has been cleaned since it was built and dedicated in 1920.

The people of Ross will be very proud of their newly refurbished and resited War memorial at the Prospect.

Finally we should not forget that this memorial is the second one in Ross to be refurbished recently; the other one being at Greytree Avenue which was rededicated last year. I doubt if there's anywhere else in the UK where this has happened. Well done Ross!