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    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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    © WMR-1504

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    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
    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.
    Maker(s)
    • MR JACKSON, Architect

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    Unknown

    Gen Sir Ian Hamilton GCB GCMG DSO

    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

    Made from: Stone - York


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


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