Memorial

St Mary's Church

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Current Location

St Marys Church, Church Lane, Newmarket, Forest Heath, Suffolk, CB8 0HP, England

TL 64117 63411

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
WMR Reference Number: 4581
Description: Carved wooden screen between two pillars. Entrance in centre. Shield with (Names) on left and right hand side of screen. Two wooden carved figures on left and right hand side of screen both 482 mm high, left hand-St George holding spear and shield standing on dragon. Right hand- Joan of Arc, standard in right hand with words 'Joan the Maid', and helmet in left hand. Elaborate wooden carving on screen.
Inscription: ROLL OF HONOUR 1914-1918 OFFICERS (Names) OTHER RANKS (Names)

Unveiled

14 August 1921

COL. Henry Fortescue

Screen

Height: 2743mm

Width: 2438mm

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good