Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Chelmsford
Town
Danbury
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 31st July 1920
    Attended by: Field Marshal Sir William R Robertson, Bart, GCB GCMG KCVO DSO
  • Dedicated
    Date: 31st July 1920
    Attended by: Rev J B Plumtree, Rector of Danbury
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
22235

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Current location

Elm Green
Danbury
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 4EJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 77562 05374
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Portland stone Latin cross rising from an octagonal plinth on a four-stepped base. A bronze Sword of Sacrifice is fixed to the south face of the cross. The south face of the plinth bears the dedication. The names of the WW1 fallen are recorded on the north, east and west faces of the plinth. The names of the WW2 fallen are recorded on the south-west and south-east faces.
Inscription
South face: IN /THANKFULNESS/ TO GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ DANBURY/ WHO FELL IN /THE GREAT WAR /MDCCCCXIV - MDCCCCXVIII/ North, east and west faces: (names) South-west face: (names)/ 1939 South-east face: (names)/ 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Andrews, C
Baker, T D
Brewer, J
Britton, F
Buchanan, K
Burgess, R
Coppin, A
Cottiss, P
Dodd, E W
Dodd, H W
See details for all 39 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname
    Order of information: Surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 25
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 25
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname
    Order of information: Surname, with one name (Kirk) out of sequence
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 4570 mm, height 7300 mm, width 4570 mm
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • Danbury War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Essex Chronicle, Friday 6th August 1920

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