Memorial

Chitterne

Chitterne Cross - WW1 - Commemoration panel (front)

Source: John Smedley (WMO/223916)

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Located 200 metres north of junction of Shrewton Road (B390) and Townsend., All Saints and St Mary's Church, Townsend, Chitterne, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, BA120LQ, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 99183 44047

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 108600
Description: Plain, stone Roman cross atop a square plinth with incised panels mounted on 2 steps (with additional names). First World War memorial in the design of a Roman cross. MATERIAL: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Chitterne War Memorial stands within the churchyard of All Saints and St Mary's Church (Grade II*) on raised ground to the north-west of the west door. It takes the form of a simple Roman-cross on a square plinth with inscribed panels on a stepped square base with inscribed risers. The memorial is inscribed on its western panel with the words TO GLORY OF GOD/AND/IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ALSO OF /THE FOLLOWING MEN WHO SERVED. The northern and southern sides are inscribed with the names of the soldiers that fought and died in the First World War. The eastern panel has the names of the those who fought and died in the Second World War, and the western panel is blank. The names without dates on the step risers are those who served in the First World War. On the 11/11/2025 the western panel was unveiled with the names on 3 serviceman who died in WW2 1939-1945.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THS VILLAGE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ ALSO OF/ THE FOLLOWING MEN WHO SERVED.// 1939-1945 (3 Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 86
Served: 79
Died: 7
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, date of death
Order of names: Date of Death
Additional Information: Served are listed Alphabetically by Surname with Rank and Initials

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Forenames, surname, Rank, Unit, Date of death
Order of names: Alphabetically by Surmane

History

Maker(s): E Strong, Sculptor

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