Memorial

Trumpington

Trumpingtom Memorial

Source: Copyright Bill Butcher

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Current Location

On the junction of Church Lane and High Street, Church Lane, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9LA, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 44544 55112

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 906
Description: Portland stone Latin cross, which is engraved with the monogram K.R in the middle. It stands on a base upon three steps. The names are inscribed in Roman letters on the four sides of the shaft. Below the name panels are four carved panels representing St Mary and St Michael, St George and a figure of a soldier.
Inscription: 1914 / MEN OF TRUMPINGTON WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1918 / FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE 1939-1945 names.

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: Forename, Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 36
Died: 36
Information shown: Forename, Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

History

Maker(s): Eric Gill ARA, Sculptor
Maintenance History: RBL requested cleaning in 1990

Ceremonies

Unveiled: 11 December 1921

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 4450mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II*

List Entry: 1245571

Base

Width: 1219.2mm

Depth: 1219.2mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

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Trumpington

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Commemoration

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Trumpington

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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