Deptford, Sandford Estate WW1 & WW2 War Memorial
Sandford Estate WW1 & WW2 War Memorial

Location:
St Paul's Church Yard
Deptford

UKNIWM Ref: 12243

OS Map Ref: TQ 360 770

Map: Memorials of Lewisham Map

Type: Stone Obelisk

Physical Description: Polished granite obelisk with plinth and one step on pavement with concrete bollard at each corner.

Wars Commemorated: First World War & Second World War

Inscription:
Sandford estate
war memorial
in honour of all those
who responded to their
king and country's call
during the Great War
1914-1919
1939-1945

Ceremonies:
Dedication/Unveiling: Mr. W. Bettall presided over the ceremony on Monday 24 May 1920 and the memorial was unveiled by Colonel Sandford.

Press: The Kentish Mercury May 28 1920

Other details and outline history: The Obelisk was previously sited in Hornshay Street New Cross, and was moved c.1985

Names: None Given

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