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    Memorial

    Shenley

    The Shenely World War Two memorial

    Source: Copyright Oz Hammerman

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    Current Location

    Village Green, Junction Of London Rd And Harris La, Shenley, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD7 9DU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 190 003

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    19539
    Description
    STONE CROSS ON A SQUARED BASE SET ON A COBBLED CIRCLE
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF SHENLEY WHO / DIED IN THE SERVICE / OF THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / DURING THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919. / SONS OF THIS PLACE LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID / THAT YOU WHO LIVE ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD. / TO THOSE / WHO IN THE SAME NOBLE SPIRIT / OF SELF SACRIFICE GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    36
    Died
    36
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    19
    Died
    19
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • T J Clapperton FRBS, Mason

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    July 1920

    Chaplain General to the Forces

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4000mm

    Width: 1500mm

    Depth: 1500mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    • Barnet Press 22 Feb 1919; 31 May 1919; 17 July 1920