Memorial
Sowton Parish Church - WW1
Current Location
St Michael and All Angels Church, Sowton Lane, Sowton, East Devon, Devon, EX5 2AF, England
OS Grid Reference
SX 97577 92508
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 25415
- Description
- Plain polished plaque headed by a fimbriated cross with splayed ends. The upper inscription is incised Roman v-cut capitals. The upper inscription is in large capitals with dots between the words. The list of names is written in smaller capital letters.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (8 names)/ "Their name liveth for evermore"
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 8
- Died
- 8
- Information shown
- Rank, regiment, forename, surname
- Order of names
- Rank
- Maker(s)
J. Wippell & Co. Ltd., Makers
Ceremonies
Unveiled
1 March 1921
- Custodian
- Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Unknown