Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Hackney
Town
South Hackney
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 22nd October 1921
    Attended by: Lt General Sir Francis Lloyd GCVO KCB DSO
  • Dedicated
    Date: 22nd October 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
24506

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Current location

Opposite main entrance to the church
St John of Jerusalem
Lauriston Road
South Hackney
Hackney
Greater London
E9 7EY
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 35577 84169
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Latin cross on a tapering shaft set on an octagonal plinth and three steps. Plaques on the front face of the plinth.
Inscription
Plaque at base of cross: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ those Parishioners/ who for the Faith/ and in Honour of/ Christendom died/ gloriously for/ ENGLAND/ 1914-1919. Plaque on plinth: In memory of the/ PEOPLE OF /SOUTH HACKNEY/ who gave their lives/ in the war/ 1939-1945/ and in subsequent/ conflicts/ GRATITUDE SORROW/ PENITANCE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    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: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 3.5M
    Materials: Stone
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • War memorial at St John of Jerusalem Church
  • 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
History
12 Nov 2006: A further plaque was fitted at the base of the cross with the Second World War dedication.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Research files of Richard Morris OBE No.7

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