Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Dacorum
Town
Bourne End
County
Hertfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1171

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Current location

Opposite the Anchor Public House
A4251
Bourne End
Dacorum
Hertfordshire
HP1 2RS
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 02120 06294
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped base surmounted by a plinth and a celtic cross. Inscription on the base of the cross and on the plinth in black lettering. Inscription on the stepped base carved into the stone. Knot pattern in relief on the arms of the cross.
Inscription
1914 / 1918 / TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND TO THE / MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / (Names) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ball, W A
Bunker, J
Coker, F
Crockett, T
Crockett, W
Franklin, J
Goodman, J
Grover, G
Hart, G
Howard, W G
See details for all 14 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname, date of death.
    Order of information: Date of death.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Bourne End 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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