Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Guildford
Town
Shalford
County
Surrey
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 17 July 1921
    Attended by: Undefined
  • Dedicated
    Date: 17 July 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Guildford
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
23448

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Current location

Junction with The Close
St. Mary the Virgin Church
The Street
Shalford
Guildford
Surrey
GU4 8BT
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 99919 47808
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Octagonal structure of triple stepped plinth, base and shaft, surmounted by a Gothic cross. WW1 inscription carved at the base of the cross.
Inscription
OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, George
Agnew, Arthur
Alfield, Benjamin
Andrews, James
Andrews, Leslie
Atkins, Arthur
Avery, Morgan
Ayres, John
Bagot, Maurice
Bailey, Frederick
See details for all 112 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 71
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 71
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 41
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 41
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 4200mm
    Materials: Stone - Doulting
Listing information
  • 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
History
2021: Memorial damaged when it was hit by a vehicle on New Year's Eve The memorial was cleaned at various times in the 1920s, perhaps leading to deterioration of lettering, through build up of biological growth. Listed Grade II (505674) 8 Jan. 2009.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • www.guildford-dragon.com/2022/01/01/shalford-war-memorial-destroyed-in-collision-man-in-custody/

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