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    Memorial

    G W Brown and those who Served - WW1

    Wawne memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    Close to north wall of tower., St Peter's Churchyard, Main Street, Wawne, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 5XH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TA 09109 36832

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-35177

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    35177
    Description
    Foundation supporting a single-stepped base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned tapering plinth, rectangular sectioned shaft with an integrated wheel cross. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the inscription on the smoothened front face of plinth.
    Inscription
    A. M. D. / AND IN MEMORY OF / G. W. BROWN / WHO GAVE HIS LIFE. / ALSO / TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Forename initials, surname

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Lettering

    Made from: Lead


    Condition: At Risk


    • Biographical details in an A4 size folder on display in the church.