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    Memorial

    Wilstone

    1/3

    Current Location

    New Road, Wilstone, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, HP23 4NZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 90490 14013

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1164
    Description
    Two stepped base surmounted by two stepped plinth, tapered shaft and celtic cross. Inscription on the front face of the shaft and stepped plinth.
    Inscription
    TO THE/ GLORY/ OF/ GOD/ AND IN/ MEMORY OF/ WILSTONE/ MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY/ 1914-1918./ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    Surname,forename
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR HOBBS OF TRING, Mason

    • J W Wood and Son, Manufacturer

    Costs
    £133 1s 4d
    Maintenance History
    1993: The memorial had been recently renovated. Nature of the work is unknown. WW2: The memorial used to have railings around it but they were removed as part of the scrap metal collection. 2006: The Council applied for funding to repair the memorial through the English Heritage/Wolfson Foundation War Memorial Grant Scheme Proposed work included cleaning, repointing, re-lettering and repairs to posts

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    13 May 1919

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Unveiled

    02 October 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Wilstone Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2460mm


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Width: 1120mm

    Depth: 965mm


    Made from: Stone - Derbyshire Gritstone


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    121346

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