United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials
Supported By The Imperial War Museum

ELHAM

UKNIWM Ref: 16094

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Address

HIGH ST
ELHAM
KENT
ENGLAND
 
Type: CROSS
Other Location Details:

JUNCTION WITH THE ROW

OS Map Ref: TR 177 440

Inscription

( north side)1914-1918/ IN MEMORIAM/ R.I.P./ ALSO 1939-1945
(west,east and south sides) (names for WW1)
(round base) (names for WW2)

Physical Description

CROSS OF STYLISED METAL SURMOUNTS STONE OBELISK. OBELISK STANDS ON PLINTH WHICH BEARS INSCRIPTION IN RELIEF. WHOLE STANDS ON STEPPED STONE BASE IN GARDEN AREA.

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

War FIRST WORLD WAR
Total names on memorial: 29
Served & Returned 0
Died 29
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War SECOND WORLD WAR
Total names on memorial: 10
Served & Returned 0
Died 10
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
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?

Maintenance History:

Ceremonies

Not known

Sponsorships

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

Craftsmen

Not known

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:

Comments:  
Photographs: 22
Other Documents: None
Form / Letter: O
Negatives: No
Drawings / Plans: No
Minutes: No
OrganisationIdWebsite
Local website   http://www.fadedgenes.co.uk/ElhamMemorial.html