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    Memorial

    Shrewsbury Abbey Parish - WW1

    Tablet

    Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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    Current Location

    Shrewsbury Abbey, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury And Atcham, Shropshire, SY2 6BS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 49818 12473

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    13889
    Description
    An elaborate wall monument with base and pediment, flanked by two pilasters with a castellated top. A plaque is inset in a window shaped recess with a sword of sacrifice in gilt on the plaque. The arms of Shrewsbury are on the pediment and a crown on the highest castellation.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ (Names)/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    55
    Died
    55
    Information shown
    Rank, regiment, forename, decorations.
    Order of names
    Regiment, rank.

    Components

    Tablet

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good