GREAT BARTON WAR MEMORIAL
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The memorial in the churchyard of Holy Innocents, Great Barton consists of a Portland stone Calvsry cross on an octagonal column, above an octagonal plinth
on two steps, in total 4.75 metres high. The inscription is on the face towards the entrance to the churchyard, and the other 7 faces carry the 22 names of the
fallen. Given are rank, initials, surname and unit.
The memorial was un-veiled on 3rd April 1921 by Major H.T. Copinger-Hill M.C. (5th Suffolks) and dedicated by the Vicar of Great Barton, the Reverend Dr.W.Hatt Lipscombe.
Designed by architects Hunt and Coates of Bury St.Edmunds and built by F H Goddard of Bury St.Edmunds
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.