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    Memorial

    Benwick

    Benwick Cross

    Source: Copyright Graham Thorpe

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    Current Location

    High Street at junction of Lillyholt Road (a1096), Benwick, Fenland, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0XA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 34241 90254

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3476
    Description
    Latin cross on square plinth and single step base, surrounded by iron railings. Red granite with incised 'V' type black lettering.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock Face (22 names) 6 o'clock Base THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED / IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 / "He giveth his beloved sleep" 3 o'clock Face (22 names) 3 o'clock Base 1939 - 1945/ (name)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    44
    Died
    44
    Information shown
    Surname, forename initial
    Order of names
    Alphabetically
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, forename initial
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs P Whitehead of Aberdeen, Sculptor

    • Mr W Sadler of Doddington, Architect

    • Mr G Dunham of Doddington, Builder

    Costs
    £300
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 June 1921

    Dr C E Stephens of Doddington

    Dedicated

    10 June 1921

    The Rector Reverend W Perry

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3700 mm

    Width: 1500 mm

    Depth: 1500 mm


    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433569

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1433569 (accessed 24/05/2026) Note that the dimensions are overall measurements and do not pertain solely to the cross.

    Plinth

    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433569

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1433569 (accessed 24/05/2026)

    Base

    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433569

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1433569 (accessed 24/05/2026)

    Fence/ Railing

    Height: 1000 mm


    Made from: Cast Iron


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    142245

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    • Cambridgeshire Times 17 June 1921, page 6