Heroes of the Wrythe (New Memorial)

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Reference WMO/252742

Address:

Wrythe Green

West Street

Carshalton

London

SM5 2QR

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace
Description: Latin cross
Materials:
  • Stone Granite
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
About the memorial: A small, white granite, Latin cross (De-Lanc stone from Cornwall,), with dedication and names in black incised lettering on the front, set on tapering black polished granite base (Bon Accord stone from Belgium) with plaque attached with further dedication. All stands on small paved square in centre of green. An associated information board is nearby. Dedicated 15th July 2017. A play "The Roughs of the Wrythe" tells the history of the memorial. This memorial complements the original wooden cross in All Saints Cemetery.
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FOR THE MEN OF THE WRYTHE / WHO DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE // (names) At base: This memorial represents the / original cross dedicated by / local people to honour the men / of the Wrythe who sacrificed / their lives in the Great War / 1914 - 1918 / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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