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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    St Stephens Church

    Source: Copyright Les Smith

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    Current Location

    At the west end of the church., St Stephens Church, Station Road, Borrowash, Erewash, Derbyshire, DE72 3LG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 41677 34386

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-57138

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    57138
    Description
    A canopied crucifix comprising an oak cross with bronze sculpture, mounted on an octagonal sandstone plinth and two sandstone steps; the whole set in a stone paved area surrounded by a yew and privet hedge. Inscription incised in upright block capital lettering.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face of plinth: IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ THE HEROIC DEAD/ 1914 - 1919 Around base of plinth: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS,/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS."
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2050mm

    Width: 1250mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1428736

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428736 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Sculpture

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1428736

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428736 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Roof

    Width: 1250mm


    Made from: Wood, Fabric


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1428736

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428736 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Plinth

    Height: 535mm

    Width: 675mm

    Depth: 675mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1428736

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428736 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Paving

    Width: 2500mm

    Depth: 7500mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Hedge

    Width: 4500mm

    Depth: 8800mm


    Made from: Plant Material


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Height: 305mm

    Width: 1480mm

    Depth: 1480mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1428736

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428736 (accessed 20/05/2026)

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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    231660

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