ALKHAM

UKNIWM Ref: 1584

Address

ST ANTHONYS CHURCH
ALKHAM
KENT
ENGLAND

Type:	PILLAR/COLUMN
Denomination:	CHURCH OF ENGLAND
OS Map Ref:	TR 250 420

Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD / IN / LOVING AND PROUD MEMORY / OF THE ALKHAM HEROES / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Components

Component	Material(s)	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
COLUMN	GRANITE	2186MM	977MM	977MM	GOOD

Physical Description

SQUAT SQUARE COLUMN ON TWO-STEP PLINTH

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

War	SECOND WORLD WAR
Total names on memorial:	0
Served & Returned	0
Died	6
Is this an exact count?	Not known
How are the names ordered?	surname > forename
What information is listed on the memorial?	surname, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM?	No

War	FIRST WORLD WAR
Total names on memorial:	16
Served & Returned	0
Died	16
Is this an exact count?	Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered?	surname > forename
What information is listed on the memorial?	surname, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM?	Yes

Maintenance

Are the letters difficult to read?	No
Who is responsible for the memorial?	ALKHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Maintenance History:	REPAINTED AND LETTERING REFURBISHED 1981 AT COST OF £77-83

Ceremonies

Date:	8TH OCTOBER 1919

Role	Performed By
UNVEILING	LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES

Date:	8TH OCTOBER 1919

Role	Performed By
DEDICATION	LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Type:	None
Did this include a trust or scholarship?	No
Did this include a roll of honour?	No
Cost of Site:	Not known
Cost of Memorial:	£85
Comments on Costs:

Craftsmen

Name	Occupation
MR HENRY HARVEY	BUILDER
MESSRS HAMBROOK & JOHNS	MANUFACTURER

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:
Comments:
Photographs:	10
Other Documents:	None
Form / Letter:	F
Negatives:	Yes
Drawings / Plans:	No
Minutes:	No

Organisation	Id	Website
Local website		http://www.fadedgenes.co.uk/AlkhamMemorial.html