Memorial

Mamhead

Source: Orphan Work 56412

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Current Location

In the churchyard among the graves to the South of the church on the East side of the path leading South from the Southern entrance., St Thomas the Apostle Church, Mamhead, Teignbridge, Devon, EX6 8HP, England

OS Grid Reference

SX 93109 80814

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 56412
Description: Granite cross with square base. Base inscribed in black lettering.
Inscription: West side : TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE MEMORY/ OF THE MAMHEAD MEN WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST O LORD/ AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM South side : (3 NAMES) North side : (3 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

History

Maintenance History: 2005: Memorial was cleaned

Ceremonies

Unveiled

21 February 1926

Rev. Seymour Godwin-Chance (Rector) and local clergy/dignitaries.

Dedicated

21 February 1926

Rev. Seymour Godwin-Chance (Rector) and local clergy/dignitaries.

Conservation

Custodian: Mamhead District Church Council

Components

Cross

Height: 2060mm

Width: 700mm

Depth: 620mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1437471

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437471 (accessed 11/06/2026)

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War Memorials Trust Reference Number: 155621

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