Westerham War Memorial
Westerham War Memorial
Westerham War Memorial
Westerham War Memorial
Westerham War Memorial
Westerham War Memorial

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The memorial consists of a floriated cross on top of an on octagonal shaft. This rises from an octagonal plinth which is set on natural stone paved, tiered steps. The plinth is decorated with swags carved in relief, with cherubs' heads and festoons of carved laurels, below which are the engraved names of the fallen. On the shaft there is a cap with four carved angels' heads, and above there is a shield with Alpha and Omega carved upon it. The cross is surmounted by a pelican (the bird of sacrifice) which is represented as feeding the young fledglings with its blood. On the side facing east there is a shield bearing the sacred monogram I.H.S.
Title

Westerham War Memorial

Date

1920

Medium

Clipsham stone

Measurements

H 500 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

TN16_RL-017

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

War memorial

Owner

Westerham Town Council

Custodian

Westerham Town Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

12/09/18

Access

at all times

Inscription description

TO THE MEN OF WESTERHAM / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / AND 1939 - 1945 / (names)

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Located at

The Green, Westerham

TN16 1AS

In St Mary the Virgin church yard.