Field Visit
Date 29 May 2014
Event ID 1000705
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1000705
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, which includes a number of naval war memorials.
Cross of Sacrifice: Type B Cross of Sacrifice, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield.
Roman Catholic Memorial: Grey granite Celtic cross with knot motif in relief. Lead lettering affixed to base and painted black (except on lowest level).
Vanguard Memorial: Grey granite Celtic cross with vine and ball motif carved in relief. Pink granite base with inset bronze lettering and sculpture.
HMS Hampshire Memorial: Grey granite Celtic cross with knot pattern carved in relief. Lead lettering painted black and affixed to base.
HMS Barham Memorial: Sandstone headstone with engraved lettering and semi-circular ivy pattern carved in relief.
HMS Malaya Memorial: Small grey granite Celtic cross, with lettering engraved and painted black. Floral design carved in relief.
