Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Teignbridge
Town
Cofton
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Faculty Granted
    Date: 15 May 1920
    Attended by: Bishop of Exeter
  • Unveiled
    Date: 22 August 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 22 August 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25843

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Current location

St Mary's Churchyard
Cofton Lane
Cofton
Teignbridge
Devon
EX6 8RP
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 96817 80287
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular sectioned tapering plinth surmounted by a rectangular sectioned slightly tapering shaft and integrated wheel cross. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the Inscription and names text on three smoothened faces of the plinth.
Inscription
6 o'clock face: To the Glory of God and to the / Immortal Memory of the men of / COFTON / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914. - 1919. / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. // 9 o'clock face: 1916 / (1 NAME) / 1917 / (5 NAMES) // 3 o'clock face: 1918 / (4 NAMES) / 1919 / (1 NAME)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Blackmore, George
Brimicombe, James
Cruse, Harry
Dodge, Arthur George
Geidt, Charles U
Hamlyn, Halroyd E
Milward, Etienne G
Nicholls, John J
Pitts, William
Pock, Thomas
See details for all 11 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Year died, forename, initial, surname, regiment or service, month and date of death
    Order of information: Year died, month and date of death
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 700mm, height 2850mm, width 900mm
    Materials: Granite - Devonshire
  • Lettering
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Lead
Listing information
  • Cofton 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
Costs

Site: £110

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
PCC

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