Memorial

South Holmwood Cross

Source: Orphan Work 23452

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Current Location

The memorial faces west and is on a raised grassed area, by a lay-by, on the east side of the A24. , SOUTH HOLMWOOD, A24, South Holmwood, Mole Valley, Surrey, RH5 4NE, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 17243 45036

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 23452
Description: FOUR-STEPPED BASE SURMOUNTED BY OCTAGONAL PLINTH, SHAFT AND SMALL CROSS. INSCRIPTION CARVED ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH. WHOLE IS SURROUNDED BY GREEN PAINTED RAILINGS. STEPS LEAD UP TO IT FROM THE ROAD
Inscription: SIDE ONE: FOR GOD,/ FOR KING,/ FOR COUNTRY/ IN SUPREME/ SACRIFICE/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 OTHER SIDES: (NAMES) STONE IN FRONT: PRESENTED BY/ THE BRITISH LEGION/ WOMEN'S SECTION/ HOLMWOOD BRANCH/ 11TH NOVEMBER

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 29
Died: 29
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: surname,forename,rank,regiment

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 4
Died: 4
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: surname,forename,rank,regiment

Conservation

Custodian: National Trust

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good