Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Camden
Town
St Pancras
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
11084

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Current location

Wall mounted on external north wall
facing the road.
98
Holy Cross Church
Cromer Street
St Pancras
Camden
Greater London
WC1H 8JU
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 30274 82619
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Carved stone calvary cross set into the upper portion of the north external wall. Crucifix with stone figure of Christ is surmounted by a gothic turret canopy. Two tablets flank crucifix and bear the names. Inscription at base of crucifix. (Note: this is one of two WW1 memorial crosses that are mounted on the external wall of Holy Cross. The other, which does not bear names, is on the west wall and is recorded with reference 11085).
Inscription
INRI JESU / MERCY 1914 MAY THEIR SACRIFICE BE ACCEPTED/ THROUGH THE SACRIFICE OF THY SON 1918 Tablets: (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Allen, Reginald
Allen, Sidney
Anderson, Frederick
Aslett, Edward
Austin, Charles
Barnes, Walter
Barrow, Harry
Black, Robert
Blofeld, Alban
Brocklebank, Lawrence
See details for all 74 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 74
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 74
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename, surname
    Order of information: surname, forename
Components
  • Crucifix
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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