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    Memorial

    Bradenham Lych Gate- WW1

    St Botolphs Church Lych Gate

    Source: Copyright Helen Willson

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    Current Location

    St Botolph's Church, Bradenham Wood Lane, Bradenham, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 82954 94769

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Gate
    WMR Reference Number
    8334
    Description
    Lych gate with a pitched roof of clay tiles and recessed wooden seats on either side of a metal gate. Inscriptions are carved into the wooden side panels of the structure.
    Inscription
    THIS LYCH GATE / WAS ERECTED BY / THE PARISHIONERS OF BRADENHAM / A.D. 1920 / LEST WE FORGET TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN EVER GRATEFUL AND HONOURED MEMORY / OF / (Names) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR / A.D. 1914-1918 / R.I.P.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, middle names, surname, regiment
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Mr Ernest Lord, Architect

    • Mr John Gomme of Bradenham, Wood Carver

    • Messrs Ward & Turner of Speen, Builder

    Maintenance History
    Gates have been rehung and repairs carried out to the wooden panels and portions of wood abutting the cobbled entrance. (2000)

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    10 October 1920

    Bishop Suffragan of Buckingham

    Unveiled

    10 October 1920

    Bishop Suffragan of Buckingham

    Custodian
    Parish Council

    Components

    Gate

    Height: 9000mm

    Width: 3500mm

    Depth: 1750mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • Bucks Free Press 15 October 1920