Memorial
Parishioners Of St Georges And Priorslee Gates
Current Location
RECREATION GROUND, St Georges, Wrekin, Shropshire, England
OS Grid Reference
SJ 703 110
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Gate
- WMR Reference Number
- 38058
- Description
- LARGE PAIR OF WROUGHT IRON GATES WITH A PAIR OF SIDE GATES. ALL ARE HUNG ON MASSIVE WHITE STONE COLUMNS. DEDICATORY INSCRIPTION ON THE MAIN GATES AND NAMES IN GOLD PAINTED LETTERING ON ENAMELLED SLATE TABLETS PLACED ON THE COLUMNS
- Inscription
- MAIN GATES: IN HONOUR AND HOMAGE TO THOSE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1919 MAIN COLUMNS: (NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 66
- Died
- 66
- Information shown
- surname,rank,regiment
- Order of names
- surname,rank,regiment
- Maker(s)
MR MAURICE LEE, Architect
MESSRS J AND T FRANCE, Builder
- Costs
- Over £200.
- Sponsor Type
- corporate,other
Ceremonies
Unveiled
C 26th May 1923
BRIGADIER GENERAL LLOYD CB DSO
Dedicated
C 26th May 1923
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
- Custodian
- Accepted by St George's Public Recreation Committee May 1923.
Components
- Gates
Made from: Wrought Iron
Condition: Unknown
- Tablets
Made from: Slate
Condition: Unknown
- WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHREWSBURY NEWS by N/A 26 May1923 p.10 col.3 Source: Media Library Published:N/A WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE