Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Lichfield
Town
Colton
County
Staffordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 30th July 1922
    Attended by: Mr H. L. Horsfall of Bellamour Hall
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11th November 1951
    Attended by: Rev. H. H. Goodin, rector of St. Mary's Church
  • Dedicated
    Date: 30th July 1922
    Attended by: Rev. D. R. S. Holmes
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
13524

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Current location

Junction with Martlin Lane
Bellamour Way
Colton
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS15 3LH
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 05115 20459
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Cornish granite Crusader's Cross. Tiered stone base, bearing inscription on top two tiers. Cross-hilted sword in relief on front of Cross.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Name)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Abbott, L E
Brian, E H
Champ, J W E
Currin, H
Deacon, J
Devall, G H
Devalle, H.
Goodall, J H
Hill, H J
Key, T
See details for all 18 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: forename,surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: forename,surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 9ft 6in
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Base
    Measurements: width 3ft 6in
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Wall
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Yorkshire, Red Sandstone Flint Quoins
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Site: Land presented by Mr H. L. Horsfall

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Lichfield Mercury - Friday 04 August 1922 COLTON WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED BY MR H. L. HORSFALL (Full list of names)
  • www.coltonpc.org.uk/war_memorial.htm
  • Staffordshire Advertiser - Friday 16 November 1951 A new name was on Colton war memorial
  • Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 05 August 1922 COLTON WAR MEMORIAL

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