Memorial

Colerne Parishioners - WW1

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Current Location

St John the Baptist Church, Vicarage Lane, Colerne, North Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN14 8EL, England

ST 82092 71145

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 23958
Description: Large wall and corbel stone mounted memorial structure comprising a decorative stone framework with a pediment, pilasters and a lower shelf. At the centre of the framework is an inset landscape oriented, curve-headed marble tablet surrounded by a grey marble border. Incised inscription and names on the tablet are infilled with black paint. A further inscription in raised lettering bisected by a raised cross is located at the top of the structure.
Inscription: Top frame rail: IN HOC / SIGNO VINCES // Tablet: FALLEN IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1918. / THESE DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. / (15 NAMES) / READER, DO THOU A PRAYER RENEW / FOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR YOU.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, date of death, age at death

Tablet

Made from: Marble

Condition: Good

Frame

Made from: Marble - Grey

Condition: Good