Memorial

Linch Parish

Linch (Lynch)

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Current Location

Linch Cross, Off Linch Road, ( near junction of Fenhurst Road and Midhurst Road), Linch, Chichester, West Sussex, GU30 7NE, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 85996 27807

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 59103
Description: Four-stepped hexagonal base surmounted by a hexagonal sectioned plinth, square-footed tall shaft and cross. Incised inscription on plinth faces. Small figure of St George with the letter "S" below and a coat of arms.
Inscription: Front plinth face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO / LEAVING THIS PARISH DURING THE GREAT WAR DIED FOR / THEIR COUNTRY / WE OF LYNCH DEDICATE THIS CROSS. // Other plinth faces: : (10 [WW1] NAMES) // Other plnth face: (WW2 NAME)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Forenames, surname
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, year died, regiment, additional

History

Maker(s): Local craftsman, Sculptor
Philip Jackson CVO FRBS, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2000: Figure was replaced. The figure was sculpted by Philip Jackson FRBS FRSA and placed courtesy of the local branch of the Royal British Legion.

Ceremonies

Dedicated

27 November 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Custodian: The site is said to be 'common' but no formal document was drawn up to assign ownership

Components

Cross

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Linch Parish

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