Memorial

Acton Scott

Source: Copyright Jennie Butler

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Current Location

Located high up on an interior wall of the church, Saint Margaret's Church, Henley Lane, Acton Scott, South Shropshire, Shropshire, SY6 6QQ, England

SO 45367 89438

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 14050
Description: Engraved brass plaque mounted on an oak board. The board is elaborately carved, topped with a fleury style cross, small fleury crosses all along the top edge, beneath these is a small inscription (damaged). The woodwork in both upper corners is carved with fruits and greenery. Directly about the plaque are carved laurels surrounding a king's crown.
Inscription: THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (names) / THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED TO PER-/ PETUATE THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM ACTON SCOTT WHO FELL IN ACTION/ DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918

Backboard

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Poor

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good