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    Memorial

    Pyrford - Cross

    Source: Copyright Hazel Gillmore

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    Current Location

    St Nichoas' Church., Church Hill, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8XH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 03991 58235

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    18287
    Description
    Simple latin cross on octagonal plinth and octagonal three step base.
    Inscription
    1914 - 1918/ OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    24
    Died
    24
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    33
    Died
    33
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • NECROPOLIS COMPANY LTD, Mason

    Maintenance History
    Refurbished 2000 and additional granite laid around base of octagonal plinth to protect foundations where ground had slipped away.Surrouding turf relaid.

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    18th July 1920

    Bishop of Guildford

    Unveiled

    18th July 1920

    Bishop of Guildford

    Custodian
    WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 1880MM


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432845

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432845 (accessed 23/05/2026)

    Base

    Height: 690MM

    Width: 1440MM


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432845

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432845 (accessed 23/05/2026)

    Plinth

    Height: 406MM


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432845

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432845 (accessed 23/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    238801

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    • Surrey Advertiser - Saturday 24 July 1920 Page 3 PYRFORD. MEMORIAL CROSS UNVEILED. ---