- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 23536
- Description
- A rectangular architecturally framed grey terracotta tablet made in several sections and having a
moulded cornice with a flat top. Below the cornice there are three round-arched niches framed on
the sides by square pilasters. The central niche is wider and taller than the outer niches and is
divided into an upper section containing an angel with outspread wings whose outstretched arms
hold a scroll on which is the first line of an inscription, and a lower section comprising a flat panel
on which the memorial inscription continues.
The left hand niche contains a figure of the Archangel Michael holding his attributes of a flaming
sword and scales. The right hand niche contains a nimbed figure of St George holding a shield
bearing the cross of St George, and a banner which swirls around him. Both figures are depicted
as warriors, wearing armour. The niches rest on a stepped and moulded shelf.
In both parts of the inscription the background of the lettering is cut away leaving the Arts and
Crafts style letters in relief and flush with the face of the tablet. Some of the ascenders of the
letters and the punctuation marks extend beyond the cut away area
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ AND IN THANKSGIVING FOR THOSE/ WHO HAVING SERVED RETURNED HOME/ IN SAFETY. THIS MEMORIAL WAS/ ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF CHURT