Memorial

Ashford - WW1 and WW2

KentFallen 2003

Source: Copyright KentFallen 2003

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Current Location

Garden of Remembrance, Church Road, Ashford, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1RA, England

OS Grid Reference

TR 01064 42556

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1504
Description: A base surmounted by a plinth, shaft and cross. On each side of the plinth are metal panels with name dedications. The whole is surrounded by a low wall which bears metal panels with name dedications for the Second World War on the outside. The cross is set within a landscaped garden of remembrance with ornate gates at the entrance.
Inscription: Gate: 1914 1919/ 1939 1945 Plinth: (Names) Outer Wall: (Names) Base of cross: THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WAR/ THAT WE IN PEACE MIGHT LIVE

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 320
Died: 320
Information shown: Forename, surname.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 280
Died: 280
Information shown: Forename, surname.
Order of names: Surname.

History

Maker(s): MR JACKSON, Architect

Ceremonies

Unveiled

Unknown

Gen Sir Ian Hamilton GCB GCMG DSO

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: C 10000MM

Width: C 6000MM

Depth: C 6000MM

Made from: Stone - York

Condition: Good

Gates

Made from: Wrought Iron

Condition: Good

Wall

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Ashford - WW1 and WW2

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Ashford - WW1 and WW2

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Memorial Details

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History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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