Betchworth War Memorial (In St Michael'S Churchyard)

The Betchworth War Memorial, located in the churchyard of St Michael's Church, was erected in 1920 to honor those who died in World War I. It is believed that the designer may have been Leonard Martin, a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, who was asked to submit a design for the memorial in July 1919.

The memorial is made of stone and features a tall, slender shaft that supports a plain cross. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth, which is set on a three-stepped octagonal base. At the top of the cross shaft, there is a dovecot design. The plinth has seven faces that display the names of twenty-eight individuals who died in World War I, while the eighth face bears the inscription: "Remember Lord, in Thy Kingdom these our brethren who lived & died in faithful service of our country 1914-1919." Additionally, eight names of those who died in World War II are inscribed around the base of the plinth. The memorial is prominently positioned in front of the west door of St Michael's Church, which is listed as Grade I.