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    Memorial

    Warkleigh

    Warkleigh War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Neil Webster

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    Current Location

    Fork in the road but outside the village on the road to Chittleham Holt., Cockrams Butt, Chittlehamholt, Warkleigh, North Devon, Devon, EX37 9PE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SS 65275 22080

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    25706
    Description
    Dartmoor Grey Granite Cross on a square plinth. Inscription in raised lettering on a panel at the base of the shaft. Names on the plinth.
    Inscription
    IN / PROUD MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF WARKLEIGH / WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES / IN THE / GREAT WAR / IN THE CAUSE / OF JUSTICE / AND FREEDOM / 1914 - 1919 / (NAMES) / 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Information shown
    initials, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    Initials, surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Harry Hems and Sons, sculptor of Exeter, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    31st August 1924

    The Rector, W. Vincent Jephson, M.A.

    Dedicated

    31st August 1924

    The Rector, W. Vincent Jephson, M.A.

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464211

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * a simple but striking memorial, well-executed in durable granite.

    • Historic England - Warkleigh War Memorial https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1464211
    • Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 01 September 1924 WARKLEIGH WAR MEMORIAL.