Memorial details

Memorial type
Sundial
District
Braintree
Town
Halstead
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1948
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
22227

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Current location

Public Gardens
Kings Road
Halstead
Braintree
Essex
CO9 1HJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 81068 30443
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Sundial in the form of a rectantular single stepped plinth on a circular base. Dial mounted on top of plinth. Set within Remembrance garden of paved area surrounded by flower beds.
Inscription
Plinth: (NAMES) Base: AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN/ AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ 1939 - 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 37
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 37
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,regiment/service
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Sundial
    Measurements: depth 18", height 2FT 6", width 18"
    Materials: Stone
  • Garden
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
Condition
History
2011: The sundial has a removable gnomen which is fixed into the dial during ceremonies and stored at other times.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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