Commemoration of John Hampden Parliamentarian and Military Leader
Military Rank:
Colonel
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Hampden
Memorial Type:
Memorial - Plaque
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
2nd September 2002
Inscription:
In Memory of John Hampden of Buckinghamshire 1594 – 1643
Celebrated Parliamentarian and military leader in the English Civil War who was chosen by the burgesses of Grampound to represent their town as its member of Parliament in 1621.
“Vestigia Nulla Retrosum”
Allegiance:
Parliamentarian
Condition:
Good
Condition Description:
The church is well maintained and the plaque is inside the church and not exposed to the elements.
Memorial Notes:
The memorial was erected by the John Hampden Society. It was unveiled by Lord Ian Hollenden at a church service attended by over seventy people.
Memorial Address:
St Crida's Church, Creed, Grampound, Truro TR2 4SL
County:
Cornwall
Country:
England
Location within building:
On the north interior wall of the church at head height, immediately below the white tablet bearing the names of local residents who fell in WWII. Opposite the board inscribed with the letter of thanks from Charles I to the inhabitants of Cornwall.
Geoloation:
SW934472
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