Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Barnet
Town
Arkley
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: July 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10955

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Current location

Junction of Barnet Road and Rowley Green Road
Barnet Road
Arkley
Barnet
Greater London
EN5 3LL
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 22430 95800
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Celtic Cross on plinth and two stepped base with sword incised on front face
Inscription
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN FROM THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE WARS OF 1914-1919/ 1939-1945 (exact spacing not known)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barrie, A S
Basham, H
Berry, G H
Cracknell, W H
Cutbush, D
Donald, J C
Doughty, H
Doughty, R
Finch, A
Ford, A T
See details for all 28 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 27
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 27
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname,regiment,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname., rank. service/regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 1050mm, height 4000 mm, width 1005 mm
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • Arkley 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
Costs

Memorial: £225

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
London Borough

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