Memorial

Helions Bumpstead Recreation Ground

Commemorative plaque remembering civilians who lost their lives in First War World

Source: Copyright Kim Andrews

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Current Location

The recreation ground and plaque are located behind Helions Bumpstead Village Hall., Recreation Ground, 3, Mill Road, Helions Bumpstead, Braintree, Essex, CB9 7AH, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 65150 41607

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Park / Sports field
WMR Reference Number: 22231
Description: Recreation Ground associated with a commemorative plaque for civilians who lost their live during the Great War 1914-1919.
Inscription: HELIONS BUMPSTEAD RECREATION GROUND/ This land was purchased by public subscription/ in 1920 as a permanent memorial to the/ sixteen young men of the village/ who were killed in action in the First World War./ Their names are recorded in St Andrew's Church./ Helions Bumpstead Parish Council 2009

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

22-08-1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Components

Playing / Sports field

Made from: Plant Material

Condition: Unknown

Further Information

Essex Chronicle 27-08-1920