Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Lewisham
Town
Lewisham
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 3rd September 1921
    Attended by: Lt Col Eric Ball, Commanding 20th County of London Regiment
  • Dedicated
    Date: 3rd September 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Woolwich
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
12268

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Current location

South Garden
St Stephen's Church
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
Lewisham
Greater London
SE13 5AJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 38314 75774
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wayside Cross surmounting octagonal base
Inscription
1914-1918 / Forget not on entering this church those who laid down their lives for their country. R.I.P. Thanks be to God who giveth the victory.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • St Stephen’s Church War Memorial, Lewisham
  • 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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