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    Memorial

    Tittensor Cenotaph

    Cenotaph in Original Location

    Source: Copyright Rev. Jim Duxbury

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    Current Location

    At junction of A34 and Monument Lane, A34, Tittensor, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST12 9 JH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 87347 38485

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    Type of Memorial
    Cenotaph
    WMR Reference Number
    13511
    Description
    Two-stepped base surmounted by Cenotaph. Stone wreath in relief at top of the 6 O'Clock face.
    Inscription
    (6 O'Clock Face): TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE / BRAVE MEN FROM THIS / CHURCH & PARISH WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / (Names) / 1914 - 1918 (9 O'Clock Face): IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF / THOSE FROM THE / PARISH OF TITTENSOR / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / (Names) / 1939-1946 (sic)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    surname,rank,forename,decorations
    Order of names
    surname,rank,forename,decorations
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    forename
    Maker(s)
    • Mr George Hollins, A.R.I.B.A., M.S.A., architect, Newcastle, Designer

    • Messrs Ford and Son, Burslem, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    19th March 1921

    Major-General Heath-Caldwell, C.B.

    Dedicated

    19th March 1921

    The Viicar, Rev. G. C. W. Pimbury

    Previous Location(s)

    St Lukes Church, Stone Rd, A34, Tittensor, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9HA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 87438 38185

    Reason for move

    Was originally located in front of St Luke's Church but around 1962 due to the widening of A34 into a dual carriage the cenotaph was moved to its present location

    Components

    Cenotaph

    Height: 2000MM

    Width: 600MM

    Depth: 600MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432729

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432729 (accessed 22/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    110287

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    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Staffordshire Sentinel - Tuesday 22 March 1921 TITTENSOR WAR MEMORIAL. Unveiling by General Heath-Caldwell
    • War Memorials Trust WM1135 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=235