Memorial
St James Church - WW1
Current Location
On the North wall of the nave, under the gallery., St James Church, Junction Of Crosshill (a6007) And Codnor Denby La, Cross Hill, Codnor, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, DE5 9SN, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 41863 48754
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 14164
- Description
- An upright oblong brass plaque on a wooden backboard with a wooden shelf for tributes below. The plaque has a small emblem at the head depicting the Crown of Life pierced by a Latin cross. The inscription is followed by the names in two columns, all coloured black. A broad border comprises two narrow black lines with a small cross in each corner and with the quotation between, coloured red and with a red spray of foliage at the foot. The inscription is in upright capital Roman lettering. The backboard is dark wood and has a chamfered edge. The shelf is of lighter wood and comprises a plain backboard and a projecting shelf with rounded ends and supported by two brackets.
- Inscription
- IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918./ (Names)/ BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ AND I WILL/ GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 64
- Died
- 64
- Information shown
- surname,forename
- Order of names
- surname,forename
Components
- Plaque
Height: 1060mm
Width: 605mm
Depth: -
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good
- Backboard
Height: 1160mm
Width: 710mm
Depth: 35mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Detail
Height: 140mm
Width: 710mm
Depth: 125mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good