Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Croydon
Town
Coulsdon
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 14th September 1919
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
825

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Current location

Junction between Canon's Hill and Coulsdon Road
War Memorial
Canon's Hill
Coulsdon
Croydon
Greater London
CR5 1HA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 31142 58150
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Portland stone foliate cross, on a vertical octagonal shaft on an octagonal plinth on a square base. Nesting pelican with brood at the base of the shaft. Inscriptions and names are around the plinth.
Inscription
Around the plinth: THESE MEN / OF COULSDON / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1919 // Across three faces: BY THE LONG ROAD THEY / TROD WITH SO MUCH FAITH AND / WITH SUCH DEVOTED AND SELF-/ SACRIFICING BRAVERY WE HAVE ARRIVED / AT VICTORY AND TODAY THEY HAVE / THEIR REWARD //
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Babington, V
Baxter, F J
Beach, L F
Beamont, J
Bennett, P
Campbell, C
Clayton, K H
Clements, C.c.
Cuff, C
Curtis, A
See details for all 41 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 41
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 41
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initial, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 2280MM, height 6100MM, width 2280MM
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • Old Coulsdon 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
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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