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    Memorial

    St Peter's Church - Cross

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    Source: Copyright Richard Maddox

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    Current Location

    St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, Mole Valley, Surrey, RH5 5DL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 19755 42030

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    23426
    Description
    Two-stepped base surmounted by octagonal plinth, shaft and cross. Dedicatory inscription carved on the cornice of the plinth. NAMES IN WHITE LETTERING ON THE SIDES. Fleur-De-Lys carved on the capital of the shaft and a carved laurel wreath rests on the arms of the cross.
    Inscription
    Around top of plinth: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF OUR GALLANT NEWDIGATE MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1919 1939 TO 1945 Plinth sides: (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    32
    Died
    32
    Information shown
    Forenames, initials, surname, decorations
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    11
    Died
    11
    Information shown
    Forename, initials, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs. Gillam and Sons., Mason

    • Mr. J. Hatchard Smith, Architect

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    1947: WW2 Names added and brass plaques placed over original inscriptions. 1927: Kerb added.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1920

    Unknown

    Faculty Granted

    1920

    Unknown

    Rededicated

    November 1948

    Unknown

    Custodian
    PCC

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4150mm

    Width: 2830mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


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