Memorial

Chingford

Source: Copyright P V Herrington

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Current Location

Crossroads of Kings Head Hill and Ridgeway in a small garden, Ridgeway, North Chingford, Waltham Forest, Greater London, E4 7EA, England

TQ 38387 94461

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 12548
Description: Celtic Cross on tapering plinth, the whole on three steps. Black inscription on all side of plinth.
Inscription: Plinth Front: IN / GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE / MEN OF CHINGFORD / WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / "WE ARE THE DEAD...... / TO YOU FROM FAILING HANDS / WE THROW THE TORCH / BE YOURS TO HOLD IT HIGH" / AND OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES 1939 - 1945 Other three sides of Plinth: (Names)

Unveiled

24th September 1921

LORD LAMBOURNE CVO

Dedicated

24th September 1921

Bishop of Chelmsford

Cross

Height: C 4000MM

Width: C 2500MM

Depth: C 2500MM

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Good