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    Memorial

    Men of Epping

    Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    Memorial is located on the Town Green at the junction between Palmers Hill and Lindsay Street, Palmers Hill, Epping, Epping Forest, Essex, CM16 4QQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 46371 02618

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    © WMR-2244

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    2244
    Description
    THE MEMORIAL COMPRISES A STONE CROSS SET ON AN OCTAGONAL STONE COLUMN. COLUMN SURMOUNTS OCTAGONAL PLINTH. PLINTH SURMOUNTS FIVE-STEPPED STONE BASE. RELIEF OF WREATH SURROUNDING CROSSED SWORDS.
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE BRAVE MEN OF EPPING/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ FOR OUR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ OF 1914-1919/ & 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    96
    Died
    96
    Information shown
    forename initials, surname, rank, decorations
    Order of names
    alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    52
    Died
    52
    Information shown
    forename initials, surname, rank, decorations
    Order of names
    alphabetical by surname
    War
    Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    forename initial, surname, year died, service
    Maker(s)
    • SIR EDWARD WARREN FRIBA, Architect

    • Lawrence A Turner FSA, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    REFURBISHED IN 1981. LETTERING RE-WORKED IN 1992.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    8th May 1921

    BRIG GEN J T WIGAN CB CMG DSO MP

    Dedicated

    8th May 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Epping Forest Town Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 7240mm

    Width: 3860mm

    Depth: 3860mm


    Made from: Stone - Derbyshire Gritstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1393692

    The full listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393692?section=official-list-entry

    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Essex Chronicle 13 May 1921
    • Roll of Honour http://www.roll-of-honout.com/Essex/Epping.html
    • A History of Epping War Memorial
    • The West Essex Gazette
    • https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/120330