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    Memorial

    Dedham

    Dedham Cross

    Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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    Current Location

    Royal Square, High Street, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TM 05783 33160

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    22361
    Description
    Four-stepped base surmounted by plinth, shaft and Crucifix. On one side of the Cross the figure of Christ and the other, the Virgin Mary and Child, Rosetta either side. On the lower part of the shaft a figure of a shepherd with crook and lambs. Black inscription on sides of plinth. The whole stands in cobbled area.
    Inscription
    north face: AMDG / IN HONOUR OF DEDHAM MEN / WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF / THEIR COUNTRY AND IN THE / CAUSE OF RIGHT AND FREEDOM / 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945 / WE THAT SURVIVE PERCHANCE MAY END OUR DAYS / IN SOME EMPLOYMENT MERITING NO PRAISE / THEY HAVE OUTLIVED THIS FEA & THEIR BRAVE ENDS / WILL EVER BE AN HONOUR TO THEIR FRIENDS east & west face: 1914 - 1918 / (33 names) south face: 1939 - 1945 / (16 names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    33
    Died
    33
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    surname, forename
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • William Douglas Caroe FSA, Architect

    Components

    Cross

    Height: C7250mm

    Width: C4950mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1239366

    The full listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1239366?section=official-list-entry

    • War Memorials Trust WM1926 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=434
    • REF: ESSEX COUNTY STANDARD, 16-DEC-1919