Memorial

Churt - WW1 and WW2, Pillar

Churt

Source: Copyright John Brain

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Current Location

Corner of A287 with Old Kiln Lane, on the village green, Old Kiln Lane, Churt, Waverley, Surrey, GU10 2HX, England

SU 85369 38444

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 23534
Description: Freestanding rectangular column constructed of brick and stone with a red tiled roof. The memorial is a stone tablet attached to the front face with the commemoration above the names which are in a single column: all lettering is engraved in black. The whole stands in gravel and is surrounded by paving with steps leading up to it.
Inscription: MEN OF CHURT WHO DIED/ THAT HONOUR MIGHT LIVE/ 1914 -191 / (20 NAMES)/ 1939 -1945/ (14 NAMES)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: Forename or initials, surname, rank, regiment/unit or service
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname
Additional Information: These men are also listed on 23536 and 23535

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: Forename, forename initials, surname, rank, regiment or service, honours
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname with one exception
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 23535 and (with the exception of P R F Palmer) 23537

Column

Height: 3000mm

Width: 1200mm

Depth: 400mm

Made from: Brick, Stone

Condition: Good

Tablet

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good