Christian Malford war memorial
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Christian Malford war memorial
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 17 Apr 2021
A fine memorial to the lost of both world wars on The Green. The villagers were moved to create something in tribute to all those involved with the Great War by as early as December, 1918. A clear referendum result in the following May led to the forming of a committee to oversee the job. Messrs W. Webb and Sons of Chippenham were approached to make it and they chose Cornish granite. The cost of it was quoted as £70 10s, but fundraising came up with over £90 to include a plaque. On 14th October 1919, the Lord Bishop of Bristol dedicated the War Memorials on the Green (and the roll of honour in the Church) in grateful memory not only of those who fought and fell, but also the many more who served. Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.507399
Longitude
-2.053263