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    Memorial

    St Wilfrid Parishioners

    Kirkby in Ashfield St Wilfrid's parishioners' WW1 plaque

    Source: Photo courtesy of David Nunn and the Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour

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    Current Location

    On the west wall of the church (north side of the tower). , St Wilfrids Church, Church Hill (B6018), Kirkby In Ashfield, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 49015 55838

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    26902
    Description
    Rectangular brass plaque, in a wooden frame. The plaque has a narrow border of stylised ivy leave, and the King George V Royal Coat of Arms at top-centre. The inscription is in incised lettering (mainly black with red capitals).
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918./ (names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    50
    Died
    50
    Information shown
    Rank, initials, surname
    Order of names
    Listed in descending order of rank, then alphabetical by surname.
    Maintenance History
    28/11/1950: St Wilfrid's Church was Grade II Listed (List Entry Number 1275908).

    Ceremonies

    Custodian
    Church of England.

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1275908

    Includes mention of this brass memorial.

    Frame

    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1275908

    • Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/kirkby-st-wilfrid/hwarmem.php
  • Nottinghamshire County Council Roll of Honour (which had biographical details of the casualties) https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/RollOfHonour/WarMemorials/Details/173
  • Historic England, Grade II Listing of St Wilfrid's Church on 28/11/1950; details include mention of 'Brass war memorial panel, c.1920'. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1275908?section=official-list-entry
  • https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/253483/