Summary
War memorial commemorating losses of the First and Second World Wars.
Reasons for Designation
Esher Memorial Cross, which stands on Esher Green, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Group value: the memorial has group value with the Grade II-listed Christ Church.
History
Esher Memorial Cross was erected to commemorate those men lost during the First World War. Seventy-nine names from the First World War were recorded, and at a later date 47 names from the Second World War were added.
Details
Esher Memorial Cross stands on Esher Green near the junction of Lammas Lane and Church Street opposite Christ Church. The 3m tall memorial comprises a stone cross, which rises from a crown, itself set at the head of a tapering column. The column is set on an octagonal plinth surmounting a stone base of four steps. A single railing runs around the lowest, deepest, step. The plinth bears a series of bronze plaques bearing names that alternate with panels of incised stone. The First World War text reads:
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