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    Memorial

    Little Horkesley

    Cross

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

    1/4

    Current Location

    School Road, Little Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4DE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 96181 32079

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    22397
    Description
    BASE SUMOUNTED BY SQUARE PLINTH, WOODEN SHAFT AND CROSS. INSCRIPTION ON 6 O'CLOCK FACE OF THE PLINTH. WHOLE IS ENCLOSED BY IRON RAILINGS. LEAD CAP ON THE TOP OF THE CROSS
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK FACE: I.H.S. / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF LITTLE HORKESLEY, / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918. / (names) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS DEAVES AND SON, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    30 May 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    30 May 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2960MM

    Width: 290MM


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1224442

    Plinth

    Height: C 900MM

    Width: 620MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1224442

    Base

    Height: 350MM

    Width: 1220MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1224442

    Fence/ Railing

    Made from: Wrought Iron


    Condition: Good


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