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    Memorial

    Alkham - WW1 and WW2

    Plinth

    1/1

    Current Location

    St Anthony's Church, The Forstal, Alkham, Dover, Kent, CT15 7DF, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TR 25511 42309

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-1584

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    1584
    Description
    A squat square column on a two-step plinth with the dedication written in black lettering.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN/ LOVING AND PROUD MEMORY/ OF THE ALKHAM HEROES/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 1939-1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    16
    Died
    16
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    Maker(s)
    • MR HENRY HARVEY, Builder

    • MESSRS HAMBROOK & JOHNS, Manufacturer

    Costs
    £85
    Maintenance History
    Repainted and lettering refurbished 1981 at cost of £77-8383

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    8th October 1919

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    8th October 1919

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Alkham Parish Council

    Components

    Column

    Height: 2186MM

    Width: 977MM

    Depth: 977MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    • Other website http://www.alkham.org/heroes.htm
    • Other website http://www.fadedgenes.co.uk/AlkhamMemorial.html