Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Mid Devon
Town
Chevithorne
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 30th January 1921
    Attended by: Sir Ian Amory
  • Dedicated
    Date: 30th January 1921
    Attended by: The Vicar (Rev. E. Davis) - When the vicar retired in 1924 it was pointed out that he left a son's name on the War Memorial
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
90215

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Current location

Opposite the Church,
Chevithorne War Memorial
Chettiscombe Lane
Chevithorne
Mid Devon
Devon
EX16 7PU
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 97429 15317
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Memorial constructed of rough-hewn stone comprising a single-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, square-footed, octagonal sectioned tapering shaft and integral Latin cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names on smoothen front faces of the plinth and step. Lettering blackened. The whole memorial stands on an elevated linear grassy area and is accessed via five steps from the roadside.
Inscription
Plinth face : TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY / OF THE FOLLOWING MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919. / (20 NAMES) / " WE THAT LIVE ON MID ENGLISH PASTURES GREEN / REMEMBER THEM AND THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN." Step face ; 1939 - 1945 / (3 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Arnold, H.
Barnes, P.
Collard, J.
Davey, C.
Davey, R. H.
Davis, H. P.
Ellis, R.
Ellis, W.
Hankin, E.
Heathcoat Amory, E. F.
See details for all 23 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, initial, surname
    Order of information: By rank and then alphabetically by surname, forename
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, initial, surname
    Order of information: By rank
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 16 ft
    Materials: Granite - Grey
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Western Times - Tuesday 01 February 1921 THE HONOURED DEAD Chevithorne's War Memorial Unveiled by Sir Ian Amory
  • Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 23 May 1924 CHEVITHORNE
  • Western Times - Friday 04 February 1921 CHEVITHORNE'S MEMORIAL Granite Cross Unveiled by Sir Ian Amory

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