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    Memorial

    Napton on the Hill - WW1 Obelisk

    Napton on the Hill - WW1 Obelisk.

    Source: Copyright Rob Palmer.

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    Current Location

    St. Lawrence's Churchyard Extension, Church Lane, off Vicarage Road,, Napton on the Hill, Stratford On Avon, Warwickshire, CV47 8NA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 46338 61243

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    19329
    Description
    The obelisk memorial stands in the lower Churchyard extension. A square, single-stepped stone base, incorporating rough-hewn side faces, is surmounted by a single, square step with a chamfered top face. Above is a square sectioned plinth, also with a chamfered top face. The step and plinth are made from a mottled pink granite. Rising from the plinth is a square sectioned, tapering, grey granite obelisk. Names and Inscriptions on three faces of plinth, all infilled with black enamel paint.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face : THE / PARISHIONERS OF NAPTON / HAVE ERECTED THIS / MONUMENT / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE MEN / OF THE VILLAGE WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919. / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN / HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. / ST. JOHN XV. 13.V. 3 o'clock face : (15 NAMES) 9 o'clock face : (15 NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    30
    Died
    30
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Surname
    Additional Information
    These men are also listed on IWM 19330, 19337 and 68668.
    Maker(s)
    • A.W. Sturley, Manufacturer

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 1530 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Width: 500 mm

    Depth: 500 mm


    Made from: Granite - Pink


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Width: 660 mm

    Depth: 660 mm


    Made from: Granite - Pink


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Width: 1000 mm

    Depth: 1000 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    104701

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