EAST DEAN AND FRISTON MEMORIAL CROSS

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Reference WMO/106773

Address:

Village Green

East Dean

BN20 0BY

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Latin cross
Materials:
  • Stone Sandstone
Lettering: Incised
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: Tapering octagonal shaft of green sandstone with embattled cap surmounted by small bronze cross. Base of shaft has crosses within circles on 4 sides, bulbous box and octagonal plinth. Plinth is inscribed, 'To the Glory of God. A permanent reminder of those from East Dean and Friston who died that right should triumph. Erected 1920'. The whole stands on 3 circular steps of flint paved with sandstone and is surrounded by 10-sided iron railings. The height of the memorial is 18ft 6inches.c Historic England Listing entry
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To the GLORY OF GOD A perpetual reminder of those from EAST DEAN and FRISTON who died that RIGHT should triumph over MIGHT. Erected 1920.

1914 - 1918 C.GAY; R.HALL; C.HILLS; A.MAYNARD; J.PENGELLY; W.WALKER 1939 - 1945 W.BROWN; R.C.CALDWELL; G.L.CHEAL; Elizabeth L.CONGREVE; G.C.HOUSTOUN-BOSWALL; H.A.JOWETT; H.G.MELLING; A.W.J.NORKETT; M.SAVAGE; R.B.SCOTT; R.C.WAY

Grade II (England)

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