Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Hackney
Town
Homerton
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21 July 1919
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25937

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Current location

ST BARNABAS CHURCH
Homerton High St
Homerton
Hackney
Greater London
E9
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 350 850
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Celtic wheel cross surmounting a two step base and plinth. the inscription is carved in to the plinth.
Inscription
TO THE LASTING GLORY / AND REMEMBRANCE / OF THE HEROES BELONGING / TO THIS CHURCH AND PARISH / WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: Undefined
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • Homerton 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
SEE FILE FOR ADDRESS OF PARISH OFFICE
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
CHURCH?

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