Memorial

Balsham

Source: Copyright Dr Richard Paden

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In the churchyard opposite main door of Church, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Close, Balsham, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4DW, England

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TL 58774 50810

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Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 908
Description: Deep octagonal base surmounted by three octagonal steps, plinth, tapered shaft and gabled crucifix. Details of the casualties are on display inside church.
Inscription: Remember these from Balsham/who in these years of war/made the Great Sacrifice

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 24
Died: 24

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Additional Information: Confirmation of the WW2 casualties is found in the church.

Maker(s): Mr F E Howard, Architect
Maintenance History: 2003: Memorial is in need of some work. Parish council plans to clean the memorial, repair damaged parts, repoint where necessary and recut or replace the lettering with stone tablets. Funding being sought for the repairs

Custodian: Parish Council

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Clipsham

Condition: Poor

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Grade: II

List Entry: 1127155

Base

Width: 390mm

Depth: 700mm

Condition: Poor

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1127155

Steps

Made from: Stone - Clipsham

Condition: Unknown

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