Memorial

Sway

Mark Newton 27 June 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 27 June 2016

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Junction of Pitmore Lane and Brockenhurst Road, Sway War Memorial, Pitmore Lane, Sway, New Forest, Hampshire, SO41 6AL, England

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SZ 28352 98762

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 40545
Description: Two stepped base surmounted by square plinth tapering shaft and Celtic cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth with additional tablet for ww2 names placed on the front face Wreath in relief on the front face of the plinth. Sword carved in relief on the front face of the cross. Whole is enclosed by metal railings.
Inscription: 6 o'clock plinth face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF SWAY WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / "SONS OF THIS PLACE LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID / THAT YOU WHO LIVE ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD / THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT YOU WHO LIVE MAY REAP / A RICHER HARVEST ERE YOU FALL ASLEEP." // 3 o'clock plinth face: (15 NAMES) // 9 o'clock plinth face: (15 NAMES) // 12 o'clock plinth face: 1914 / 1919 // 9 o'clock tablet: THE FOLLOWING / BORN IN SWAY GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (6 NAMES) // 12 o'clock tablet: 1939 - 1945 / (14 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 36
Died: 36
Information shown: Forename initials/forenames, surname, honours, regiment or ship
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: Forename initials, surname, honours, regiment, ship or unit
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s): Mr W A Hoare
Costs: £250
Sponsor Type: public

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10-05-1921

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