Memorial

Hildenborough

Dedication

Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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Current Location

At junction with Noble Tree Road, War Memorial, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge And Malling, Kent, TN11 9HH, England

TQ 56331 48867

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 16283
Description: A two-stepped base surmounted by a plinth, shaft and cross. The Second World War names are inscribed on the sides of the top set. In the centre of the arms of the cross is a relief sculpture of Christ on the cross flanked by two angels. The whole is surrounded by a flowerbed.
Inscription: VIAM/ LIFT/ UP YOUR HEARTS/ REMEMBER THE COMRADES/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-19/ GRANT THEM O LORD ETERNAL REST/ LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE ON THEM/ 1939 - 45/ (Names)

Maker(s): MR H BURKE-DOWNING F S A, Designer
Maintenance History: 2007: Funding sought for repairs and maintenance to the memorial.

Unveiled

5th October 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good