Memorial

Chiddingstone - WW1 Churchyard Cross

Chiddingstone - WW1 Stone Lantern in St. Mary the Virgin churchyard (front)

Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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Current Location

In the churchyard, south of church, St Mary's the Virgin Church, Chiddingstone Road, Chiddingstone, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN8 7AH, England

TQ 50097 45180

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 54506
Description: Stone lantern cross on tall shaft and octagonal sectioned shaft on an octagonal pedestal engraved with dedication and names of those who served and died. Mounted on a three squared stepped base. The lantern has four niches, one of which contains a statue of the Virgin Mary and another a cross. The other two are empty.
Inscription: FRONT FACE (plinth): IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE OTHER FACES (plinth): (names)

Cross

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Memorial

Height: c 4000mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good