Memorial details

Memorial type
Serviceman / Servicewoman
District
Lewisham
Town
New Cross
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 7 July 1921
    Attended by: Maj.-Gen., Sir Charles Townshend, M.P.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 7 July 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Southwark
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
12281

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Current location

At the junction with Lewisham Way
Upper Brockley Road
New Cross
Lewisham
Greater London
SE14 6PD
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 36935 76505
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A column of Portland stone, approximately 7 metres high, standing on a double base and surmounted by a flaming torch, the whole structure being raised on a number of steps. Above the second base are the figures of a soldier on the east side and a sailor on the west side, both standing with heads bowed.
Inscription
DEPTFORD'S/ TRIBUTE TO/HER GALLANT SONS/ WHO WERE FAITHFUL / UNTO DEATH/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945
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
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Column
    Measurements: height 7 metres
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • Deptford 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
Reference

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