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    Memorial

    Hartfield Cross

    2020 Memorial

    Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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    Current Location

    Hartfield Cross, High Street, Hartfield, Wealden, East Sussex, TN7 4AD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 47814 35715

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    17227
    Description
    A metal cross on an orb surmounts a stone column. The column stands on a square stone plinth which bears names on four faces, with three names on the narrow plinth below. The whole set on two-stepped base and set back from the path and road. An additional stone in front of base.
    Inscription
    On shaft: TO THE / GLORIOUS / DEAD OF /HARTFIELD // (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    54
    Died
    54
    Information shown
    Surname, and forename
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Additional Information
    11 names added in 2014
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    22
    Died
    22
    Information shown
    Surname and forename
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Additional Information
    1 service and 3 civilian names added in 2014
    Maker(s)
    • Burslem, Mason

    • Burslem, Mason

    Maintenance History
    Additional names added in 2014

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 October 1920

    John McAndrew and the Rector of Hartfield.

    Unveiled

    10 October 1920

    John McAndrew and the Rector of Hartfield.

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1435189

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1435189 (accessed 03/06/2026)

    Memorial

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1435189

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1435189 (accessed 03/06/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    106708

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Hartfield History Group - https://hartfieldhistorygroup.org.uk/war-memorial/ - accessed 18 August 2020
    • 2013 - War Memorial Trust grant - WM6188
    • Family Roots F.H.S. (Eastbourne & District), 'Rolls of Honour and War Memorials in Some East Sussex Villages', Vol 5, compiled by L. Medhurst & E. Pitcher (1992), p 16-17.