Memorial

Over Stowey Parish - WW1, Plaque

Over Stowey - WW1

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Current Location

St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Centre of Village, Over Stowey, Sedgemoor, Somerset, TA5 1HA, England

ST18559 38506

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 24815
Description: Wall mounted, landscape oriented, grey marble backboard supporting a brass plaque. First verse of inscription, interrupted by an outlined cross, all in relief on a red background. Other inscription verses and names engraved - the first letter of principal words infilled with red enamel paint and remaining text infilled with black enamel paint. To the left of the inscription and names, in relief is a cloaked, armour clad figure of St George holding a sword, point down, in his right hand and a lowered shield in his left hand. Relief incorporates black background and shadowing. Shield bears a red cross.
Inscription: TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE / LOYAL MEN OF OVER STOWEY WHO FOUGHT / FOR GOD AND RIGHT IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO DID NOT / RETURN ARE ENGRAVEN BELOW / (7 NAMES)

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Marble - Grey

Condition: Good