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    Memorial

    Christchurch Cross

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    Current Location

    Christ Church, Church Rd, Christchurch, Fenland, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9PQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 49327 96500

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3501
    Description
    Celtic cross on spire
    Inscription
    IN PROUD AND / LOVING MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THIS VILLAGE / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1919
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    24
    Died
    24
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs W & AV Davis, Wisbech, Manufacturer

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    MEMORIAL DAMAGED BY NEARBY WEEPING WILLOW TREE AND MARBLE BADLY PITTED. (1992; CONFIRMED APRIL 2000) CONSERVATION WORK PLANNED. October 2002 major refurbishment was conducted

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    20th February 1920

    Rev CF Townley, former Vicar

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3700MM

    Width: 1200MM

    Depth: 1200MM


    Made from: Marble


    Condition: Unknown


    • Wisbech Standard 25 Febraury 1920 p6 Report on unveiling and dedication