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    Memorial

    Whitwell War Memorial (St Paul's Walden parish)

    Whitwell Memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    Located at the junction of High St, Codicote Rd, and B651, High St, Whitwell, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 8AJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 18859 20914

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    © WMR-3839

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3839
    Description
    Celtic cross atop a small plinth with a base and two steps. Crusader sword embossed on the cross shaft. Four steps lead up to the memorial atop a small grass mound. Cross is surrounded by eight small pillars linked by ornamental iron chains. A series of nine larger pillars are positioned in front of the memorial, which are also linked by iron chains. Memorial components are made from axed Cornish granite.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN EVER BLESSED AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR /1914 -1918 / (names) / AND IN THE 2ND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / (names) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    23
    Died
    23
    Information shown
    Forename, surname
    Order of names
    No order
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Forename, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically
    Maker(s)
    • W J Andrews & Son of Hertford, Builder

    Costs
    £250
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    15 May 1921

    Viscount Hampden

    Dedicated

    15 May 1921

    Reverend H S C Whitehouse

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3000 mm

    Width: 1600 mm

    Depth: 1600 mm


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Pillar

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    218759

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    • Herts Express: 21 May 1921, Page 8