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    Memorial

    Men of Wrotham - WW1 and WW2

    Cross

    Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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    Current Location

    In the south-west corner of churchyard., St George's Church, Old London Road, Wrotham, Tonbridge And Malling, Kent, TN15 7AB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 61175 59165

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-41348

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    41348
    Description
    An octagonal base surmounted by a square plinth and tapered shaft with a floriated Latin cross mounted on top. The dedication is carved on the four sides of the plinth.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WROTHAM 1914 1918 9 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945/ (Names) 12 o'clock face: 1914 1918/ THESE MADE/ THE GREAT SACRIFICE/ (Names)// 1914 1918/ THEY ALSO MADE THE GREAT SACRIFICE/ (Names) 3 o'clock face: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WROTHAM 1939 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    39
    Died
    39
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    Maker(s)
    • Mr E. Hellicar, Architect

    • Messers Hack and Sons of Tonbridge, Mason

    • Sims and Sons of Wrotham, Builder

    Maintenance History
    2001: Some biological growth and staining. 2007: Memorial refurbished and a panel (Face c lower) carved with more WW1 casualty names.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    5 August 1923

    Major General Sir Lionel Stopford C.B.E.

    Dedicated

    5 August 1923

    Rev. A. P. Pascoe

    Rededicated

    11 Nov.2007

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c4000mm

    Width: 3200mm

    Depth: 3200mm


    Made from: Stone - Darley Dale


    Condition: Good


    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Chronicle and Courier - August 1923