Compton War Memorial
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To the right of the entrance to road up to church., St. Nicholas Church, The Street, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1EG, England
SU 95450 47024
Church of England
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Mary Watts, Designer
A and G Avery of Farncombe, Stone Carver
Unveiled
April 1922
Brigadier General F C Longbourne, CMG, DSO and it was dedicated by Compton’s rector, Rev A B Gwynn
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1429139
Compton War Memorial, unveiled in 1922, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20; * Architectural quality: as an elegant and well-proportioned memorial comprising a variety of quality elements including the grey Yorkstone shaft, terracotta lantern and carved details in an Arts and Crafts style; * Designer: as an accomplished example of the work of Mary Watts of Compton;