Memorial

St Peter's Berkhamsted - WW1

The triptych

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

In the north aisle, St Peters Church, High St, Berkhamsted, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AX, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 99370 07763

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 14577
Description: Green marble-framed triptych, with red alabaster panels. The central panel has a pedestaled temple arch, within which is a gilded lozenge holding a crucifix on a brown ground, surrounded by gilded palm wreaths. At its base sits the town's coat of arms within a shield, supported by gilded palm leaves. Above each of the flanking panels are the Union Flag and White Ensign, both carved and coloured with gilded crown above. Below the centre panel is the carved and coloured Arms of Berkhampstead supported by gilded leaves. The inscription is incised, with the dedication being on the central panel in script. The Names commence on the left-hand panel.
Inscription: (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 144
Died: 144
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: surname,rank,forename,regiment

History

Maker(s): Nathaniel Hitch, Sculptor
PAUL WATERHOUSE, Architect
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: SOME RENOVATION WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT

Ceremonies

Unveiled

30th January 1920

BRIG GEN R M FOOT CB, CMG, DSO

Dedicated

30th January 1920

REV R HART-DAVIES MA

Conservation

Components

Frame

Made from: Marble - Green

Condition: Good

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St Peter's Berkhamsted - WW1

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St Peter's Berkhamsted - WW1

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