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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Ware

    Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    On the corner of Church Street and the A1170., St Mary's Church, Church Street, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 35632 14411

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    © WMR-3745

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3745
    Description
    Latin cross with a Cross of Sacrifice attached set on an octagonal plinth and base with screen walls behind and the names in lead lettering.
    Inscription
    THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WARE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR MDCCCCXIV-MDCCCCXIX
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    216
    Died
    216
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, regiment
    Additional Information
    Only 211 names added in this record
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    48
    Died
    48
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, regiment.
    Additional Information
    Only 46 names added in this record
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect

    Maintenance History
    Tree sap, bird droppings and general weathering damaged the memorial. Restoration works were carried out in June 1999. The memorial was restored again in 2014 for the First World War centenary commemorations, thanks to the donation of Darron Moore.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    31st January 1921

    Unknown

    Rededicated

    22nd June 2014

    Custodian
    Ware Town Council

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1275416

    Wall

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/wares-restored-war-memorial-unveiled-service/story-21981801-detail/story.html#1
    • http://www.ourhertfordandware.org.uk/content/topics/world_war_1/the-ware-war-memorial