Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Dartford
Town
Longfield
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
40985

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Current location

St Mary Magdalene Church
Langafel Close
Longfield
Dartford
Kent
DA3 7PG
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 60333 69047
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A small rough-hewn Celtic wheel cross mounted onto a square plinth with a single step sqaure base. On the front face is a raised inverted sword of sacrifice. The dedication is written in black lettering.
Inscription
TO THE/ GLORY OF/ GOD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ REMEMBER THESE YOUR BRETHREN/ WHO PASSED OUT OF SITE/ BY THE PATH OF DUTY/ AND SELF-SACRIFICE/ GIVING THEIR LIVES THAT OTHERS/ MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, B M
Asdown, J T
Beer, E
Blackman, E
Burton, S
Caller, J
Cherry, F
Day, S
Day, W
Foster, C
See details for all 34 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 33
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 33
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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