Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Brighton
Town
Brighton
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 6th March 1921
    Attended by: Lieut.-Colonel J. A. C. Forsyth (Commanding Officer Preston Barracks)
  • Dedicated
    Date: 6th March 1921
    Attended by: Rev. Canon H. D. Burton
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2254

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Current location

On external Trinity Street wall
St Martin with St Wilfrid and St Alban Church
Lewes Road
Brighton
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3HN
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 31860 05400
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Full-sized Crucifix of carved teak mounted on wall with finely carved life size figure. The church has a long association with the Army and is known as the Soldiers' Church.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/OF ST MARTIN'S CONGREGATION AND PARISH/WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES DURING THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/WHOSE NAMES ARE RECORDED WITHIN THIS CHURCH/CHRIST DIED FOR ALL/THESE DIED FOR YOU/
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
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Teak
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Teak
Listing information
  • CHURCH OF ST MARTIN AND ST WILFRID
  • 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
  • West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 10 March 1921 St. MARTIN'S MEMORIAL

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