Memorial

St James' Church Cross

St James Church Cross

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Current Location

In churchyard, St James' Church, Abinger Lane, Abinger Common, Mole Valley, Surrey, RH5 6HZ, England

TQ 11495 45960

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 23341
Description: Three stepped base surmounted by tapering shaft and cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth: WW1 names are inscribed on the south panel and WW2 names on the north panel.
Inscription: West face: The World War MCM XIV - MCM XIX (1914-1919) South face: In memory of those who fell 1914-1918/ (names) North face: In honour of those who fought and conquered 1939-1945/ (names) East face: This cross destroyed by enemy action in 1944 was re-erected in 1949 in proud memory of Margaret Lewin of Parkhurst, Abinger Common. And her dear courage and forgetfulness of self under all conditions. / "I cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers" Ephesians 1:16/ Presented by Margaret Lewin of Parkhurst, Abinger Common, in memory of her son Charles Mclean Lewin 4th Hussars [CML b.1880 d.1919]. "They also serve who only stand and wait". (Milton) / Also T.H.W.L. eldest son of above b. 1912 d. 1947. (Exact line spacing unknown)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Rank, forename, surname, regiment
Additional Information: The names include Grace King of the Dames des Cantines Anglais

Maker(s): SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Architect
Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Mrs Lewin caused the original War Memorial to be erected and her granddaughter paid for the replacement after the V1 damage.
Maintenance History: 1949: Cross was re-erected ; August 1944: Church and Cross was destroyed due to enemy action (V1).