Memorial

Weeley

Close-up of names from WW1

Source: Andrew Harris

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Current Location

The memorial is located at the junction between Clacton Road and Bentley Road., Clacton Road (B1441), Weeley, Tendring, Essex, CO16 9DZ, England

OS Grid Reference

TM 15036 21024

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 22963
Description: A tapering plinth surmounted by a shaft and Celtic wheel cross. The dedication is written in black upper-case lettering on the plinth. A stone wreath with additional dedications sits at the foot of the plinth. The whole is enclosed by a low brick wall at the rear and six posts at the front.
Inscription: Face 1: REMEMBER THE MEN OF WEELEY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (10 names)/ PASS FRIENDS ALL'S WELL/ TO OUR. COMRADES/ FROM THOSE/ WHO CAME/ BACK. Face 2: 1939 - 1945/ (12 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Surname, forename.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: Surname, forename.
Order of names: Surname.
Additional Information: details of names list unknown

History

Maker(s): MESSRS GARRET AND HAYSOM, Mason
Maintenance History: 1997: CAR CRASHED INTO THE MEMORIAL AND LEFT OIL AND TYRE MARKS ON IT; 1999: MEMORIAL CLEANED AT A COST OF £900; In 2005 War Memorials Trust gave £200 towards the repairs required which ensured the wall that protects the memorial could again fulfill its purpose. In 2013 War Memorials Trust offered a grant of £420 towards cleaning of the memorial using non-metallic bristle brushes and water and re-pointing of the open joints using a lime mortar.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

26 June 1920

BRIGADIER GENERAL G METCALFE, Commander of Royal Artillery 4th Division at Colchester.

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Weeley

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