Memorial

Blechingley (Bletchingley)

Blechingley War Memorial

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Current Location

The memorial is located adjacent to the north side of the road, a short distance to the west of Church Lane / Church Walk, High Street (A25), Bletchingley, Tandridge, Surrey, RH1 4PB, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 32685 50783

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 23793
Description: Free standing plain Gothic Cross on octagonal base with WW1 and WW2 tablets around the base
Inscription: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / OF THE PARISH BLECHINGLEY. / THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / THEIR KING AND COUNTRY. / A.D. 1914 - 1918. / (37 names) REMEMBERING ALSO / THE MEN WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / 1939 - 1945 (18 names).

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 37
Died: 37
Information shown: rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: rank, forename initials, surname, decorations, regiment
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

Conservation

Custodian: The Royal British Legion and Bletchingley Parish Council

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Pillar

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Further Information

Surrey Mirror - Friday 14 January 1921 BLECHINGLEY WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILING BY LIEUT.-GENL. SIR EDMOND ELLES, G.C.I.E., K.C.B.