Memorial

Chittlehampton

Chittlehampton.

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Current Location

Close to Churchyard entrance gate, St. Hieritha's Churchyard, The Square, Chittlehampton, North Devon, Devon, EX37 9QL, England

OS Grid Reference

SS 63590 25553

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25288
Description: Memorial is constructed from rough-hewn, Cornish granite stone and comprises, a two-stepped, octagonal base surmounted by an octagonal sectioned plinth and tapering rectangular sectioned shaft with integral wheel cross. Celtic-style carving on head of cross. The seven frontal faces of the plinth and steps, bearing inscriptions and names, are recessed. Pinned-lead lettering form these inscription and names.
Inscription: Plinth face, front : 1939 - 1945 Two adjacent plinth faces : (4 names) Upper step face, front : TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND / IN HONOURED MEMORY / OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 Two adjacent upper step faces : (20 names) Lower step face, front : LEST WE FORGET

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 4
Died: 4
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs Harry Hems and Sons of Exeter, Makers

Ceremonies

Unveiled

27 August 1920

Unveiled by Major General Sir Godfrey Williams

Dedicated

27 August 1920

Dedicated by Reverend CW Bate.

Conservation

Custodian: Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)

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