Memorial
Coton
Coton war memorial
Source: ©2026 Colin Murray
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Current Location
Located in the churchyard behind the church., St Peter's Church, School Lane, Coton, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PL, England
OS Grid Reference
TL 40902 58884
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 911
- Description
- A short rectangular wall upon a chamfered base which is set upon a single-stepped base and large concrete platform. On the top of the wall are 3 square carved plant holders. The dedication and names are incised and picked out in black on faces 1, 2 and 3.
- Inscription
- Face 1: IN MEMORY OF THE COTON MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 (Names)/ Face 2: 1939 – 1945/ (Name)/ Face 3: (Names)/ THEY DIED FOR ENGLAND LET US LIVE FOR ENGLAND
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 17
- Died
- 17
- Information shown
- Surname, initials, Rank
- Order of names
- Alphabetically by surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Surname, initials, Rank
- Custodian
- PCC
Components
- Memorial
Height: 500mm
Width: 2000mm
Depth: 300mm
Made from: Stone - Portland
Condition: Good
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 237320
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