Memorial

Christ Church- Cross

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Current Location

On Middle Street, Christ Church, The Green, Brockham Green, Mole Valley, Surrey, RH3 7JR, England

TQ 19765 49434

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 2063
Description: Five-steps support an octagonal base, tappered shaft and elaborate cross. Inscription in black Gothic lettering in six panels on the sides of the base.
Inscription: (SIDE ONE): YE WHO PASS BY REMEMBER THE GALLANT DEAD/ MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN) (SIDE 2 - 7): (Names) (SIDE 8): 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS" / (Names) / GRANT THEM, LORD, ETERNAL REST, AND LET LIGHT / PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)

Maintenance History: 1992 photographs show small cross at top, but in 2009 it has largely been broken off.

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good