Memorial

Great Bookham

Source: Copyright Philip Pratley

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Current Location

St Nicolas Church, Junction Church Road and Lower Road, Great Bookham, Mole Valley, Surrey, KT23 3PD, England

TQ 13491 54615

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 23394
Description: The plinth rests on top of a three stage base; the top stage is square with an inscription. The lower two stages are octagonal, the upper bearing names on all of their sides. Names are written in roman script and the rest of the inscriptions are in gothic lettering. At the top of the shaft is a crucifix, following the octagonal shape of the shaft, with a carve figure of Jesus Christ. The ends of the cross are embellished and the four angles within the cross have detailed carvings. Three octagonal bases with names upon which is a square plinth topped by tapered column with an elaborate calvary
Inscription: To the glory of God/ In memory of those who/ laid down their lives. In Thanksgiving for those spared to return/ And in Commemoration of the Victory they/ jointly helped to gain./Their Gory shall not be blotted out/Their name liveth for evermore/

Memorial

Height: 4000mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good