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    Memorial

    Cofton - WW1

    Cofton

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 16.09.2015

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    Current Location

    St Mary's Churchyard, Cofton Lane, Cofton, Teignbridge, Devon, EX6 8RP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SX 96817 80287

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    25843
    Description
    Rectangular sectioned tapering plinth surmounted by a rectangular sectioned slightly tapering shaft and integrated wheel cross. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the Inscription and names text on three smoothened faces of the plinth.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face: To the Glory of God and to the / Immortal Memory of the men of / COFTON / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914. - 1919. / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. // 9 o'clock face: 1916 / (1 NAME) / 1917 / (5 NAMES) // 3 o'clock face: 1918 / (4 NAMES) / 1919 / (1 NAME)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    11
    Died
    11
    Information shown
    Year died, forename, initial, surname, regiment or service, month and date of death
    Order of names
    Year died, month and date of death
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Knight and Sons, Mason

    Ceremonies

    Faculty Granted

    15 May 1920

    Bishop of Exeter

    Unveiled

    22 August 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    22 August 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    PCC

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2850mm

    Width: 900mm

    Depth: 700mm


    Made from: Granite - Devonshire


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424477

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424477 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Lettering

    Made from: Lead


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424477

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424477 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    198778

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