Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Tunbridge Wells
Town
Ashurst
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
41324

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Current location

St Martin of Tours Church
Ashurst Road
Ashurst
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9TE
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 51154 39034
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Lychgate with inscription written on soffit board in white lettering and names on both sides of the arch.
Inscription
Front of lychgate: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF ASHURST WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1914-18/ (Names)/ THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVETH US THE VICTORY Rear of lychgate: 1939 (Names) 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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