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    Memorial

    Biddenden

    Cross

    Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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    Current Location

    In the churchyard., All Saints Church, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 84943 38406

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-1496

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1496
    Description
    A base surmounted by a plinth, shaft and ornate Celtic wheel cross. The Celtic knot work design on the shaft and on the arms of the cross.Two cast metal plates on the east side of the plinth with inscription in relief. The whole is surrounded by a flower bed.
    Inscription
    THE GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914 - 1918 / (NAMES) / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" / 1939 - 1945 / (NAMES) / CIVILIANS / (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    30
    Died
    30
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1919

    Unveiled

    15 April 1951

    Mr. H. Gordon Jones, who was present when the WW1 plaque was unveiled

    Dedicated

    15 April 1951

    Rev. S. Risdon-Brown

    Custodian
    BIDDENDEN PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3750MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    • Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser - Friday 20 April 1951 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001068/19510420/099/0006 Civilians are honoured too