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    Memorial

    Edwardstone

    Edwardstone Roadside Memorial

    Source: Copyright Doug Ireland

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    Current Location

    Located a half mile east of church, Sherbourne Street, Edwardstone, Babergh, Suffolk, CO10 5PG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 94646 42158

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    © WMR-4421

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    4421
    Description
    Calvary Cross on octagonal three-stepped base. Depiction of crucifixion and crest with lettering on shaft. Roof atop the cross.
    Inscription
    Shaft, 6 O'clock face: I M(illegible) OF/ Top step, 5-7 O'clock faces: EDWARDSTONE/ MEN WHO DIED/ FOR ENGLAND/ 1914-1918/ THEY LOVED/ NOT THEIR LIFE EVEN/ UNTO DEATH Second step 5-7 O'clock faces: (Names) Third step, 6 O'clock face: ALL THANKS TO HE/ WHO ON THE CROSS ON HIGH/ DIDST TEACH HIS BRETHREN AND INSPIRE/ TO SUFFER AND DIE Top step, 9 O'clock face: 1939-1945 Second step, 9 O'clock face: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • F J Lindley, Letter cutter / Engraver

    • Mr Frederick Kingsbury of Boxford, Builder

    • Mr Hope of Messrs Farmer and Brindley of London, Stone Carver

    Maintenance History
    Grade II listed

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    14 March 1920

    Canon G Hodges, Archdeacon of Sudbury

    Unveiled

    14 March 1920

    Unknown

    Custodian
    Edwardstone PCC

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2570 mm

    Width: 170 mm

    Depth: 170 mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1470350

    Historic England listing: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1470350?section=official-list-entry Accessed 25/05/2022

    Base

    Width: 787 mm

    Depth: 787 mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    • East Anglian Daily Times, 16 March 1920 - account of unveiling
    • Historic England listing: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1470350?section=official-list-entry Accessed 25/05/2022