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    Memorial

    Brereton War Memorial

    Brereton War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Sophie Mouton

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    Current Location

    Corner of Main Road and Coalpit Lane, Coalpit Lane, Brereton, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, WS15 1DY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 05457 16193

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    13286
    Description
    Two-stepped base surmounted by double plinth, tapering shaft and stone Cross. Inscriptions on the front face of the plinths and steps. Sword of Sacrifice in relief on Cross.
    Inscription
    IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FOUGHT AND IN EVER GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE/ WHO FELL FOR GOD AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ SEE YE TO IT THAT THESE SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN/ 1939-1945/(NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    19
    Died
    19
    Information shown
    forename, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    forename, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs. R. Bridgeman and Sons of Lichfield, Builder

    • Ground laid out by workmen from Brereton Colliery., Landscaper or Paviour

    Maintenance History
    Date unknown: steps up to the small garden area in which the Memorial stands were moved from the front to the left side when the A51 was widened

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    12th November 1922

    Colonel W A Wetherall CBE of Rugeley

    Dedicated

    12th November 1922

    Rev. R Fuller Curry, Vicar of Brereton

    Dedicated

    12th November 1922

    Rev G Lampard

    Custodian
    Rugeley Urban Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4000 MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1479398

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as a well-executed stone cross featuring the Sword of Sacrifice.

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    110505

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    • Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 18 November 1922 BRERETON WAR MEMORIAL. IMPRESSIVE UNVEILING CEREMONY.
    • Lichfield Mercury - Friday 17 November 1922 BRERETON WAR MEMORIAL. UNVEILING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY.
    • "Brereton War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1479398. Accessed 10 August 2024.