Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Swale
Town
Faversham
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 3rd November 1922
    Attended by: VICE ADMIRAL SIR HUGH EVAN-THOMAS KCB KCMG
  • Dedicated
    Date: 3rd November 1922
    Attended by: Undefined
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
41177

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Current location

Opposite Faversham Cottage Hospital.
Faversham Cross
On the corner of Stone Street and Roman Road
Faversham
Swale
Kent
ME13 8PR
England

OS Grid Ref: TR 01420 61180
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A two-stepped base surmounted by a squared tapering plinth and Celtic cross. The cross is decorated with knotwork and bossing and the dedication is printed in black lettering on the plinth. A small flower holder sits in front of the base with the words 'Lest We Forget' printed also in black lettering on the front. The whole is enclosed by metal railings. Located next to the Memorial Garden WMR 76902
Inscription
IN/ MEMORY OF OUR/ GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ LEST WE FORGET
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
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth c1800MM, height c2400MM, width c1800MM
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Faversham 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Swale Borough Council
Reference
  • DANE, HERBERT "THE WAR YEARS 1939 - 1945 IN FAVERSHAM AND DISTRICT ROLL OF HONOUR" MESSRS F. AUSTIN & SONS (PRINTERS) LTD, 23 COURT STREET, FAVERSHAM
  • OLD SWALE IN PHOTOGRAPHS, CUTTING ON FILE.

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