Memorial

Church of Saint Mary's Chard - WW1 & WW2

Names (1)

Source: Copyright John Sly

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Current Location

Church of Saint Mary's Chard, 6 Church Street, Chard, South Somerset, Somerset, TA20 2DW, England

ST 32300 08209

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 24825
Description: The figure of crucifixion of Jesus Christ carved on Latin cross where sits on the three-stepped octagonal base. Inscription and names are incised on the shaft of the cross and the base.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF CHARD WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945/ 'LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM. GRATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS'/ (NAMES) (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)

Cross

Height: C 5500MM

Width: C 1000MM

Made from: Stone - Ham

Condition: Good