Memorial

Shrub End

Original War Memorial

Source: Copyright Kevin Starling

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Current Location

The memorial is located immediately north-east of All Saints Church, Shrub End but not within the church grounds., Shrub End Road, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9FN, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 97067 23203

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 45632
Description: The cenotaph is constructed of concrete blocks with steel reinforcements and concrete render, with two flutes, one either side of the inscription, and a triangular top. There is a small raised laurel wreath on the front face. Below this is a marble plaque which carries the dedication. All inscription is formed in upper-case lettering. The memorial sits within a small area adjacent to Shrub End Road in an area of stores and a low chain link fence with wooden posts.
Inscription: TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ (17 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 17
Died: 17
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames

History

Costs: £46,000
Sponsor Type: private, public
Sponsored By: The War Memorials Trust, Colchester City Council and a range of other private / public funding donations.
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: for the restoration undertaken in 2024
Maintenance History: SEEMS TO BE IN NEED OF SOME WORK (2002). Memorial restored in October / November 2024 with financial support from the War Memorials Trust, Colchester City Council and a number of other private / public contributions.

Ceremonies

Rededicated

08-Nov-2024

Reverend Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, Ms Starling (wife of Kevin Starling who was instrumental is getting the memorial restored), local school children and the commander of Colchester Garrison, Lt Col Ed Rankin.

Unveiled

08-Nov-2024

Ms Starling

Conservation

Custodian: Uncertain which was evident with the restoration process undertaken in 2024.

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Shrub End

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Shrub End

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

Contribute to the War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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