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    Memorial

    Takely Memorial Cross

    Inscribed namers for WW1, WW2 and Parishioners killed on 09/12/1940

    Source: Andrew Harris

    1/4

    Current Location

    OUTSIDE SILVER JUBILEE HALL, Dunmow Road, Takeley, Uttlesford, Essex, CM22 6QX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 55880 21291

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    © WMR-45848

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    45848
    Description
    PORTLAND STONE WHEEL CROSS ON A SQUARE TAPERED COLUMN SET ON A TAPERED FOUR SIDED BASE OF YORK STONE. NAMES ON MARBLE TABLETS ATTACHED TO PLINTH AND AT FOOT.
    Inscription
    Wheel Cross: 1939 (12 o'clock), 1918 (3 o'clock), 1945 (6 o'clock) and 1914 (9 o'clock. Tapered column: FOR / KING / AND / COUNTRY / (25 names)/ 1939-1945/ (6 names) Tablet: IN MEMORY OF PARISHIONERS / KILLED ON THE NIGHT OF / 9TH DECEMBER 1940 / (7 names)/ INNOCENT VICTIMS OF WAR
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    25
    Died
    25
    Information shown
    forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    forename, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    date of death, forenames, surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS J DAY AND SON, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18th September 1921

    LT COL T GIBBONS DSO

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c 3600mm

    Width: c 890mm

    Depth: c 660mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Tablet

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Essex Chronicle 23 SEP 1921