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    Memorial

    Colton Village

    Colton Village War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Paul Waring

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    Current Location

    Junction with Martlin Lane, Bellamour Way, Colton, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 3LH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    OS Grid Ref: SK 05115 20459

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    13524
    Description
    Cornish granite Crusader's Cross. Tiered stone base, bearing inscription on top two tiers. Cross-hilted sword in relief on front of Cross.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Name)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    17
    Died
    17
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    forename,surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    forename,surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs. Walker and Son. of Cannock, Designer

    • Messrs. Walker and Son. of Cannock, Makers

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    30th July 1922

    Mr H. L. Horsfall of Bellamour Hall

    Dedicated

    30th July 1922

    Rev. D. R. S. Holmes

    Dedicated

    11th November 1951

    Rev. H. H. Goodin, rector of St. Mary's Church

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 9ft 6in


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Unknown


    Base

    Width: 3ft 6in


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Made from: Stone - Yorkshire


    Condition: Good


    • Lichfield Mercury - Friday 04 August 1922 COLTON WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED BY MR H. L. HORSFALL (Full list of names)
    • Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 05 August 1922 COLTON WAR MEMORIAL
    • Staffordshire Advertiser - Friday 16 November 1951 A new name was on Colton war memorial
    • http://www.coltonpc.org.uk/war_memorial.htm