Memorial

Brixton

Source: Orphan Work 25537

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Current Location

Close to Churchyard entrance gate,, St. Mary's Churchyard, Old Road, off A379, Brixton, South Hams, Devon, PL8 2AW, England

OS Grid Reference

SX 55366 52175

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25537
Description: Foundation platform supporting a two-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a tapering rectangular sectioned plinth, shaped bolster stone followed by a shoulder-footed, slightly tapering rectangular sectioned shaft with an integral Latin cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names on two side faces of plinth.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF BRIXTON / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919. / THE LORD GRANT UNTO THEM THAT THEY MAY / FIND MERCY OF THE LORD IN THAT DAY. 2.TIM.1.18. / (13 NAMES) / ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS. 3 o'clock face : TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1939 - 1945. / (6 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: No discernable order

History

Sponsor Type: public

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1435420

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1435420 (accessed 03/06/2026)

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Brixton

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Memorial Details

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