Memorial

Exning

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Current Location

Was moved 12 feet in 1998 to become the centrepiece of a new memorial garden; 2019- expected to be moved again due to road alterations, Crossroads of Cotton End Road and Windmill Hill, Exning, Forest Heath, Suffolk, CB8 7EN, England

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TL 62100 65800

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 4542
Description: Celtic Cross on stepped base with stone book at base of 6 o'clock face with names of WW2 dead and two civillians
Inscription: Our/Glorious /Dead 1914-1918 & 1939-1945 1939 - 1945 Civillians Killed By Enemy Action/ Leslie A. Fuller and William Tatem Baron Clanely

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 23
Died: 23
Information shown: Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical Surname

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Surname
Order of names: Alpabetical Surname

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 80
Died: 80
Information shown: Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical Surname

History

Maker(s): MR W J NUTTY, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: One small granite pillar (76m) was damaged and was lying beside base of memorial, as the chain broke off. County Council workmen rectifed problem immediately (within one day). Lord St David's allowed council to widen roadway by giving strip of his land. Enabled council to build war memorial in the middle of the road with room for traffic on either side.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

05.06.1921

Lieutenant Colonel Walter Guinness MP and Mr W P King (Chairman of Committee)

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Exning

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