Esher Memorial Cross

Esher Memorial Cross is located on Esher Green, near the junction of Lammas Lane and Church Street, opposite Christ Church. This 3-meter tall memorial features a stone cross that rises from a crown atop a tapering column. The column is positioned on an octagonal plinth, which is set on a stone base with four steps. A single railing surrounds the lowest and deepest step. The plinth is adorned with a series of bronze plaques that display names, alternating with panels of incised stone.

The inscription for the First World War reads:

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ THOSE WHOM THIS CROSS/ COMMEMORATES WERE/ NUMBERED AMONG THE/ MEN WHO AT THE CALL/ OF KING AND COUNTRY/ LEFT ALL THAT WAS DEAR/ TO THEM, ENDURED/ HARDSHIP, FACED DANGER/ AND FINALLY PASSED OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN/ BY THE PATH OF DUTY/ AND SELF SACRIFICE/ GIVING UP THEIR OWN/ LIVES THAT OTHERS/ MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM/ LET THOSE WHO COME/ AFTER SEE TO IT THAT/ THEIR NAMES BE NOT/ FORGOTTEN.

Dates for the Second World War were added, along with the following inscription dedicated to the 47 names recorded:

1939-45/ IN EQUAL HONOUR/ THESE ALSO DIED/ FOR FREEDOM.

The memorial is situated on a paved area surrounded by small flower beds at the edge of Esher Green, accessible from the pavement by two low steps. Eight low posts support a chain that encircles the memorial.