Yalding Memorial Cross

The Yalding Memorial Cross is a war memorial located within an octagonal enclosure made of low ragstone walls on the west side of The Green. It is surrounded by several Grade II-listed buildings, including The Village Lockup, Cleaves Hall, Cleaves House, and Walnut Tree Cottages. The enclosure is open on the south side and features seating on three sides, with a pavement made of ragstone setts and freestone blocks.

The memorial itself consists of a tall stone cross with a reversed bronze sword on its front face. The octagonal cross shaft has a plainly moulded foot and stands on an octagonal plinth and base. Three stone steps lead up to the memorial from the pavement.

The main dedication is carved into the front face of the plinth, which reads "TO THE/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ OF THIS/ PARISH/ 1914 – 1918." Originally, the names of the commemorated servicemen were carved into the plinth’s faces, but these have since been covered with bronze plaques. The plaque for the First World War lists the names of 40 servicemen who died, arranged by regiment or corps, all beginning with the dates 1914 – 1918. The plaque for the Second World War lists the names of 14 servicemen, including three civilians, in alphabetical order, starting with the dates 1939 – 1945.