Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Lewes
Town
Chailey
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 2nd October 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17162

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Current location

Village Green
A275
Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 4DA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 39234 19400
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Very plain fully enclosed wheel cross on a rectangular plinth and two stepped base Sword of Sacrifice in relief on front face
Inscription
1914 IN MEMORY 1919/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ LEST WE FORGET
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Agate, A
Beard, H W
Bird, A
Brazier, J
Bristow, C
Bristow, C
Bristow, S
Brooks, H
Chatfield, T
Cheeseman, C
See details for all 48 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 49
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 49
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, Surname
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, Surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 1828mm, height 3657mm, width 3048mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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