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    Memorial

    Leafield - WW1 and WW2 Gate

    The Memorial Lych Gate

    Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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    Current Location

    At entrance to churchyard, St Michael and All Angels Church, Witney Lane, Leafield, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX29 9PH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 31810 15325

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Gate
    WMR Reference Number
    31574
    Description
    Outer structure of limestone side walls supporting a pitched roof (gable to the front and back) of Cotswold stone tiles beneath which are decorative barge boards. The broad, single gate with heavy, decorative scissor-braces which are set into heavy base-plates. Incised inscription on front face.
    Inscription
    IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ 1939 – 45/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    initials of forenames, surname
    Order of names
    surname, initials of forenames
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    initials of forenames, surname
    Sponsor Type
    private
    Maintenance History
    2006: Listed at Grade II 1950s: Repairs carried out

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    11 November 1921

    Components

    Gate

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1391726

    Wall

    Made from: Stone - Limestone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1391726

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