Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Shepway
Town
Lympne
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1922
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1st January 1922
    Attended by: SIR PHILIP SASSOON CMG
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1131

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Current location

St Stephen's Church
Castle Close
Lympne
Shepway
Kent
CT21 4LQ
England

OS Grid Ref: TR 11958 34723
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A small Latin cross surmounting a tall pillar. The First World War names are written in black lettering on the octagonal base, with the Second World War names written on a separate stone.
Inscription
IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Butcher, Frederick
Champneys, J Amyan Ludford
Cooper, Peter
Croucher, Leonard, C
Dupe, Reginald
Fagg, Frederick C
Finn, Robert
Hopkins, Harry
Howland, William
Kennett, Ernest E
See details for all 21 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 13
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 13
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 2000mm, height 2300MM, width 2000mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
PARISH COUNCIL
Reference

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