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    Memorial

    Amersham - WW1

    Amersham - Side View

    Source: Copyright Barry Hunt

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    Current Location

    Amersham Memorial Garden, The Broadway, Amersham, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 95872 97359

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    © WMR-8117

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    8117
    Description
    A floriated cross, bearing a figure of Christ in the centre, surrounded by a low wall, mounted on a tapering shaft, plinth and two-stepped base. The commemoration and names are carved on the faces of the plinth and base.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF AMERSHAM WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR FOR FREEDOM/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    80
    Died
    80
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Maker(s)
    • MR PHILIP M JOHNSTONE FRIBA, Architect

    • THE ART MEMORIAL COMPANY, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 Jul 1921

    BRIG-GEN R J COOPER CVO CB

    Dedicated

    10 Jul 1921

    Bishop Suffragan of Buckingham

    Previous Location(s)

    • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Amersham, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 95791 97377

    Year of move

    1949

    Reason for move

    The cross was moved from the church to the new memorial garden in 1949.

    Custodian
    PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 5M


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • http://buckinghamshireremembers.org.uk/memorials/p150.htm