Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Cambridgeshire
Town
Balsham
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
908

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Current location

In the churchyard opposite main door of Church
Holy Trinity Church
Trinity Close
Balsham
South Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4DW
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 58774 50810
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Deep octagonal base surmounted by three octagonal steps, plinth, tapered shaft and gabled crucifix. Details of the casualties are on display inside church.
Inscription
Remember these from Balsham/who in these years of war/made the Great Sacrifice
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 24
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 24
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 700mm, width 390mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
  • WAR MEMORIAL IN CHURCHYARD, CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY
  • 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
2003: Memorial is in need of some work. Parish council plans to clean the memorial, repair damaged parts, repoint where necessary and recut or replace the lettering with stone tablets. Funding being sought for the repairs
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Parish Council
Reference

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