Memorial

Cottenham War Memorial

Cottenham - front view

Source: Copyright Helen Steed

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Current Location

Cottenham War Memorial, Junction of High Street and Denmark Road, Cottenham, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TZ, England

TL 45043 67353

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Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast figure
WMR Reference Number: 8430
Description: Portland Stone memorial consisting of a large pediment and pedestal with sunken panels on each side which are engraved with dedicatory inscriptions in memory of the men of Cottenham who dies in World War I and World War II. On the pedestal stands a carved Soldier in field service order with helmet, gas mask & pack. He stands in mourning with his head bowed and rifle reversed. Below the soldier, on the front of the pediment is a laurel wreath, Right hand side shows a Union Jack and a Red Cross flag, Back another laurel wreath and Lefthand side a rifle and haversack. These emblems are all carved in relief. Memorial stands on High Street with flower beds around base.
Inscription: Front Face: IN GRATEFUL AND HONOURED MEMORY/OF THE MEN OF COTTENHAM/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) / THEIRS THE IMMORTALITY, OURS, THE MEMORY. Side Face: (Names) // Rear Face: THEIR LOT, THE GLORIOUS PRICE/TO PAY/ OURS, TO RECORD WITH GRATEFUL/PRIDE/THAT FREEDOM LIVES WITH US/TODAY/BECAUSE THEY DIED/ 1939 - 1945/(NAMES)// Side Face: (NAMES) // LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FACE: (NAMES)