Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
North Hertfordshire
Town
Sandon
County
Hertfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
WM POTTS OF SHEFFIELD (Clockmaker)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: April 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45942

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Current location

PARISH CHURCH
Green End
Sandon
North Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
SG9
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 323 346
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
WOODEN FRAMED BOARD with glass covered inscription partly in old English script. It also refers to a new clock being erected as part of the memorial.
Inscription
PARISH CHURCH SANDON / ROLL OF HONOUR / THESE MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / (NAMES) / THE FOLLOWING MEN ALSO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY / (NAMES) / A CLOCK HAS BEEN ERECTED IN THE CHURCH TOWER AS A PERMANENT MEMORIAL TO THOSE WHO MADE THE GREAT SACRIFICE.
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Biggs, C W
Biggs, E
Bryant, G
Cannon, G
Cannon, G
Cannon, O
Clark, A
Clark, A H
Clark, H
Clark, M
See details for all 57 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 58
    Served and returned: 44
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,regiment
    Order of information: surname,regiment
Components
  • Clock
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £275 0S 0D

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

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