Memorial

Swainby

Swainby Oak Screen

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Current Location

Holy Cross Church, Church Lane, Swainby, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3EA, England

NZ 47786 02013

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
WMR Reference Number: 29931
Description: Oak screen across the width of the Church with dedicatory inscription carved in relief at the top and names carved at the base of the eight openings.
Inscription: TOP: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AND IN THE THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR THOSE WHO RETURNED 1914 - 1919 ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF BASE: (NAMES)

Unveiled

14th April 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

14th April 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Screen

Height: 1480MM

Width: 5000MM

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good