Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Uttlesford
Town
Chrishall
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 15 February 1920
    Attended by: Mr F.J. Wilkes and Reverend G. Milson (Primitive Methodist Minister) unveiled the memorial.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 15 February 1920
    Attended by: Reverend W. May dedicated the memorial.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
66571

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Current location

On a triangular green in the centre of Chrishall (What3Words ref polka.tastings.excellent).
High Street/ Church Road
Chrishall
Uttlesford
Essex
SG8 8NP
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 44583 39372
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Granite obelisk set on a square plinth and base, which stands on a square slab of stone; the whole monument being approximately 3 metres high. The memorial is surrounded by iron railings, and stands on a triangular green. The dedication is on the 6 o'clock face (i.e. north-facing side) with the names on the 3 and 9 o'clock faces.
Inscription
(6 o'clock face): ERECTED BY THE PARISHONERS/ OF CHRISHALL/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 19. (3 o'clock and 9 o'clock faces): (names)/ R.I.P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brand, Robert Samuel
Cranwell, George
Easter, Harry
Green, Thomas Enos
Healy, Charles
Hooper, Eustace
Margham, Herbert
Rogers, Leonard Arthur
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Listed alphabetically by surname, on two faces.
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Base
    Measurements: depth c900mm, height c250mm, width c900mm
    Materials: Concrete
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Comments: Erected by the parishioners of Chrishall.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • Herts and Essex Observer Saturday 21/2/1920 reported: 'One of the best of the War Memorials so far erected in the Saffron Walden district is that on the green in the centre of the village of Chrishall, dedicated and unveiled on Sunday afternoon in the presence of practically all of the parishioners. It consists of a solid Cornish granite obelisk standing 12 feet high, surrounded by an unclimbable iron fence. On the front are inscribed in imperishable lead lettering the words: "Erected by the Parishioners of Chrishall in grateful remembrance of the Men from this Parish who fell in the Great War 1914-19", and on either side, right and left are the names: Robert Samuel Brand, George Cranwell, Harry Easter, Thomas Enos Green, Charles Healey, Eustace Hooper, Herbert Margham, Leonard Arthur Rogers with the letters R.I.P. A dedication service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. W. May). The memorial was unveiled by Mr F.J. Wilkes and Rev. G. Milson, Primitive Methodist Minister of Saffron Walden, who has charge of the Methodist Mission Chapel in Chrishall'.
  • "Lest We Forget: The First World War Memorials of Uttlesford District", published by Recorders of Uttlesford History, 2014; ISBN 978-1-873669-14-3; pages 26 and 27 record the memorial, and give brief biographical details of the men commemorated on it.

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