Memorial

Carlton cross

Carlton WW1 names

Source: John Hendry

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Current Location

Junction of Church Road and Carlton Green Road,, Carlton War Memorial, Church Road, Carlton, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB8 9LA, England

TL 64182 53018

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 46515
Description: Flush foundation base surmounted by a tapering square sectioned plinth incorporating a bevel-edged top face, short, square sectioned riser pillar followed by a rectangular sectioned, very slightly tapering shaft with an integrated cross. Stop-chamfered edges on shaft and cross. Incised inscriptions and names on 6 and 12 o'clock plinth, bevel and riser faces. Further inscription across 6 o'clock face of arms of cross. Text infilled with black paint.
Inscription: 6 o'clock (cross) face : FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / 6 o'clock face : 1914 - 1918. / ERECTED / TO THE MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF CARLTON / (10 NAMES) 12 o'clock face : 1939 - 1945 / ALSO / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF / (2 NAMES)

Cross

Height: 2500 mm

Width: 1000 mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1427547

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427547 (accessed 04/05/2026)

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