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    Memorial

    St John of Jerusalem

    Cross in front of church

    Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    Opposite main entrance to the church, St John of Jerusalem, Lauriston Road, South Hackney, Hackney, Greater London, E9 7EY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 35577 84169

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-24506

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    24506
    Description
    Latin cross on a tapering shaft set on an octagonal plinth with three steps on a square base. Plaque on the front face of the plinth and on the shaft.
    Inscription
    Plaque on shaft of cross: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ those Parishioners/ who for the Faith/ and in Honour of/ Christendom died/ gloriously for/ ENGLAND/ 1914-1919. Plaque on plinth: In memory of the/ PEOPLE OF /SOUTH HACKNEY/ who gave their lives/ in the war/ 1939-1945/ and in subsequent/ conflicts/ GRATITUDE SORROW/ PENITANCE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maintenance History
    12 Nov 2006: A further plaque was fitted at the base of the cross with the Second World War dedication.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    22nd October 1921

    Lt General Sir Francis Lloyd GCVO KCB DSO

    Dedicated

    22nd October 1921

    Bishop of Stepney

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3.5M


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1431918

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431918 (accessed 19/05/2026)

    Plinth

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1431918

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431918 (accessed 19/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    253640

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Research files of Richard Morris OBE No.7
    • "South Hackney Parish War Memorial: Public Unveiling and Dedication." Hackney & Kingsland Gazette, 24 October 1921. Available at Hackney Archives, D/S 10/3.
    • "War Memorial at St John of Jerusalem Church." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431918?section=official-list-entry. Accessed 23 April 2025.