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    Memorial

    Men of Merton

    Men of Merton

    Source: David Ayling

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    Current Location

    St Mary's Church, Church Path, Merton, Merton, Greater London, SW19 3HJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 25142 69462

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    © WMR-12438

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    12438
    Description
    Tall stone cross standing on a plinth. The whole is set into the low wall of the churchyard
    Inscription
    "LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS"/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MERTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WAR 1914-1918/ AND IN THE WAR 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • MR H P BURKE DOWNING FSA FRIBA, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    25th September 1921

    UNKNOWN

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Poor


    • Other website http://www.mertonparkremembers.org.uk/index.html
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Wimbledon Guardian 13 May 2004