KNOWLTON CROSS
UKNIWM Ref: 1143
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Address
| Type: | CROSS |
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| Other Location Details: | ROADSIDE BETWEEN SANDWICH AND A2 |
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| OS Map Ref: | TR 275 536 |
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Inscription
ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE IS WORTH AN AGE WITHOUR A NAME/ THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED IN HONOUR OF THOSE TWELVE MEN OF KNOWLTON WHO OUT OF A TOTAL/ POPULATION OF 39 ENLISTED PRIOR TO MARCH 1915 AND BY THEIR PATRIOTIC ACTION WON/ THE WEEKLY DESPATCH "BRAVEST VILLAGE" COMPETITION/ THOSE WHO SERVED WITH HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| BASE | STONE | | 4150MM | 4150MM | GOOD |
| COLUMN | STONE | 5000MM | | | GOOD |
Physical Description
STYLE OF MEDIAEVAL LANTERN CROSS BUT HAS FIGURES OF SOLDIER; NURSE; VICTORY; CASUALTY ON TOP OF PILLAR. THIS GROUP SURMOUNTED BY ORB & CROWN.
WREATH ON SIX O'CLOCK FACE
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War | FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: | 0 |
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| Served & Returned | 0 |
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| Died | 0 |
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| Is this an exact count? | Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? | Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? | None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? | No |
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| War | BLESSED VILLAGE |
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| Total names on memorial: | 0 |
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| Served & Returned | 0 |
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| Died | 0 |
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| Is this an exact count? | Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? | Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? | None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? | No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? | No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? | FOX-PITT FAMILY, KNOWLTON COURT |
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| Maintenance History: | |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING | LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorship
| Sponsorship Type: | None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? | No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? | No |
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| Cost of Site: | Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: | Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: | |
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| SIR GEORGE JAMES FRAMPTON | SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: | |
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| Comments: | NEWS: "THE TIMES" 08 SEP 1919 |
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| Photographs: | 3 |
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| Other Documents: | None |
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| Form / Letter: | F |
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| Negatives: | No |
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| Drawings / Plans: | No |
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| Minutes: | No |
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| Press Cuttings: | 4 |
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