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    Memorial

    Cheveley Cross

    Cheveley memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    St Mary and the Holy Ghost in Heaven Church, High Street, Cheveley, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB8 9DG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 68475 60838

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    87348
    Description
    A Latin cross on a tall octagonal column on an octagonal plinth that sits on a two stepped square base. There are decorated bronze panels on the octagonal section, one, in black and gold looks recent.
    Inscription
    Plaque 1: REMEMBER/ THE CHEVELEY MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919 Plaques 2-4: (Names) Base: THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    23
    Died
    23
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, regiment, date of death
    Order of names
    date of death
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, regiment
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Charles Nicholson & Co, Architect

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18 September 1920

    Major Pearson

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1486478

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * it is an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * it is an imposing and well-made monument sited prominently in the centre of the village.

    • "Cheveley War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1486478. Accessed 30 June 2024.