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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Colchester
Town
Copford
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45733

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Current location

St Michael's Church
Aldercar Road
Copford
Colchester
Essex
CO6 1DG
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 93498 22701
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
The crucifix is is mounted on panelling with fretted woodwork in an arch above it. The main inscription is on the panels above with the 1914 - 18 names carved into the panels on either side of the crucifix. The 1939 - 1945 names are carved into the panel below the crucifix.
Inscription
BUT THE MEN WERE VERY GOOD UNTO US AND WE WERE NOT/ HURT. THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY/ DAY AND BY NIGHT/ 1914-18 (26 names)/ JESU MERCY/ 1939 -1945 (7 names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Atkins, G. H.
Brazier, F
Brewer, E. V.
Bunting, G
Charlton, T N
Charlton, W S
Clark, A
Clarke, E
Clarke, R
Clarke, R
See details for all 32 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 26
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 26
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, decorations
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Crucifix
    Measurements: height 1800mm, width 2400mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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