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    Memorial

    Shacklewell

    Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    Shacklewell Green, Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, Hackney, Greater London, E8 2EB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 33940 85570

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    © WMR-17914

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    17914
    Description
    Octagonal Roman doric column and moulded base surmounted by crucifix with kneeling figures of Virgin Mary and St John. The column has a zig-zag pattern and the capital foliated decoration. The inscription is on the front of the plinth with names on the other three sides. The memorial is set within an octagonal enclosure surrounded by low metal railings. The inscription on the wall safe memorial in St Barnabas church, Shacklewell Row (113817), refers to this memorial.
    Inscription
    TO/ THE HONOURED/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ SHACKLEWELL/ WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914-1918 Other three faces: (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    101
    Died
    101
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    RESTORED 1998

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24th October 1920

    COL LORD WILLIAM CECIL CVO

    Unveiled

    24th October 1920

    LT COL SIR RAYMOND GREENE BART DSO MP JP

    Dedicated

    24th October 1920

    Bishop Suffragan of Stepney

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1431925

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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    WMO/253638

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    • "Shacklewell Green War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431925?section=official-list-entry. Accessed 10 September 2025.