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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Cambridgeshire
Town
Histon
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Lt. Fred Baccus, Sculptor and monumental mason (Mason)
Lt. Fred Baccus (Designer)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21st November 1920
    Attended by: Mr. John Chivers, J.P. (of Chivers James local family)
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21st November 1920
    Attended by: Rev. W. C. Cooke RD and Lt. Elson, local Clergy
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
8418

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Current location

Junction with Station Road and Water Lane
known locally as Christmas Corner
Peace Memorial
A1049
Station
Histon
South Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9NP
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 44062 63182
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Tapering stone octagonal column surmounted with Celtic Cross. Whole is on two-stepped octagonal base, surmounted by octagonal plinth. Each side of plinth has incised lancet carving. Inscription on sides of plinth and on front face of the top step. Lettering in black. Whole is on square concrete block. Behind memorial is a grass verge and rose beds.
Inscription
6 O'CLOCK FACE: LEST/ WE/ FORGET/ THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS/ OF HISTON AND IMPINGTON/ IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN/ OF THESE PARISHES WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ AND THE FREDOM OF NATIONS/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ WHEN THE POWER OF THE CITY SHALL/ SEEM GREAT UNTO YOU, CONSIDER THEN/ THAT IT WAS PURCHASED BY VALIANT MEN/ AND BY MEN WHO KNEW THEIR DUTY. OTHER FACES: (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, Horace W
Andrews, Stanley C
Biggs, James
Brett, Alfred
Carter, A Berechiah
Charles, Stanley W
Dawson, Harry H
Dear, Percy R
Diver, Cecil S
Doggett, Percy W
See details for all 41 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 41
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 41
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 34
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 34
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth C 2740 m, height C 5480 mm, width C 2740 mm
    Materials: Stone
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
1951: Lettering repainted 1964: Memorial was moved 50 yards to make way for new by-pass. It was cleaned and the WW2 names were added. 2002: Application placed for grant to clean and repair the memorial
Costs

Memorial: £250

Trust fund/Scholarship
Yes
Purpose: Memorial Endowment Fund. Endowment for Children made fatherless by Great War.
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Histon Parish Council

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