Memorial

Chalford - parish memorial including WW2 names

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Current Location

Corner of London Road (A419) and Old Neighbourhood, Church of Christ Church with Railings, Old Neighbourhood, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8PP, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 89229 02549

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 20672
Description: Elaborate hooded Calvary on conical on three stepped base
Inscription: LEST WE FORGET/ (NAMES) 1939 - 45 / (names) (WW1 names on three faces with WW2 on step below third face)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 156
Died: 156
Information shown: initial, surname
Order of names: surname
Additional Information: 65 names on memorial when unveiled in 1920

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 16
Died: 16
Information shown: initial, surname
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Mr. F. Cottle, contractor who carried out the whole of work, Mason
Mr. O. Cottle, carved figure of Jesus, Sculptor
Maintenance History: THE MEMORIAL CROSS (NIWM 20672) WAS BADLY DAMAGED IN A BLIZZARD IN MARCH 1981. AS PART OF EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WORK THE BRONZE PLAQUES WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE WALLS OF THE BRITSH LEGION CLUB WHERE THEY NOW FORM A SEPARATE MEMORIAL (NIWM 20673) It is believed that there were originaly 63 names on the memorial, for the men of the village. Then plaques were added to include men of the surrounding area, making the total 156 names. The repair was carried out by Omar Cottle's son, also called Omar Cottle. The memorial was re-dedicated in 1982.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

6th June 1920

Capt. C. D. Edwards. of Chalford. a medical practitioner who served in the war.

Dedicated

6th June 1920

Rev. A. E. Addenbrooke (Vicar) and Dr. E. C. S. Gibson, Bishop of Gloucester

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Chalford - parish memorial including WW2 names

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Chalford - parish memorial including WW2 names

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

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