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    Memorial

    Farnham

    Farnham

    Source: Copyright Lynley Griffiths

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    Current Location

    South Street entrance, Gostrey Meadows, Farnham, Waverley, Surrey, GU9 7RQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 84259 46685

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    23581
    Description
    Three-stepped base surmounted by two hexagonal plinths, shaft and cross. Inscription and carving of Pelican-in-her-piety and Farnham Coat of Arms on front face of upper plinth. WW1 names on other upper plinth faces. WW2 inscription on front face of lower plinth with name on other lower plinth faces.
    Inscription
    Front face of upper plinth: 1914 1918// IN GRATEFUL MEM-/ ORY OF THE MEN/ OF FARNHAM WHO/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THEIR/ COUNTRY/ WHAT I/ GAVE I HAVE// 1939-1945 Other faces of upper plinth: (Names) Front face of lower plinth: AND OF/ THE MEN AND WOMEN OF/ FARNHAM WHO LOST THEIR/ LIVES BY ENEMY ACTION IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR Other faces of lower plinth: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    278
    Died
    278
    Information shown
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • H C PATRICK AND SONS, Builder

    • W C WATSON, Architect

    Costs
    £900
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 April 1921

    Lt-Gen the Earl of Cavan KT GCMP KCB MVO ADC and Maj-Gen Sir Walter Campbell

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 7760MM


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467667

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * for its high-quality carving and as a good example of one of the most popular styles of First World War memorials.

    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • "Farnham War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1467667. Accessed 6 August 2024.