Memorial

St Marys Church

Orton Waterville

Source: Copyright Jane King

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Current Location

The memorial is located behind the Church, near to the northern boundary of the churchyard., St Mary's Church, Church Drive, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5LE, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 15633 96110

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 3456
Description: Three-stepped base on which stands a Portland stone plinth surmounted by an octagonal column topped by a Latin cross. The north face of the plinth has a red granite panel with the inscription in gold lettering relating to the First World War; the west face of the plinth has a red granite panel with engraved gold-lettering relating to the Second World War.
Inscription: North face: REMEMBER / (7 names) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918 / R.I.P./ ST. JOHN, XV.13./ West face: 1939 - 1945 / (6 names) / R.I.P.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 7
Died: 7
Information shown: Forename, middle name, surname
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: Forename and surname.
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs Stephens, Designer
Messrs Stephens, Builder
Fenland Stonework, Restorer
Maintenance History: Prior to 2014 the Second World War inscription was engraved directly on the plinth. In 2014 Orton Waterville Parish Council arranged for the cleaning and refurbishment of the memorial. As part of that refurbishment, a new red granite panel, with gold-painted engraved lettering, was commissioned to cover the worn World War 2 engraving.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

12/06/1921

Brigadier-General W Strong CB CMG

Dedicated

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St Marys Church

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St Marys Church

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Denomination

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

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