Memorial

Burgate

Source: Copyright James Brazier

1/2

Current Location

St Mary of Pity, Burgate Rd, Burgate, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP22 1QE, England

TM 08236 75602

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Trophy / Relic
WMR Reference Number: 4714
Description: Oak shrine, and altar ornaments made from shell cases, and an aluminium cross made from war material from Messines Ridge.
Inscription: Wall: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. Shrine: GOD HATH HIGHLY EXALTED AND GIVEN HIM A NAME WHICH IS ABOVE EVERY NAME/ EDMUND/ KIN AND MARTYR/ SIR PETER/ DE BURGATE/ SIR WILLIAM DE BURGATE THEIR NAME REMAINETH/ (Names) Step: THE VESSELS AND ORNAMENTS OF THIS SHRINE WERE MADE BY SOLDIERS OF THE GREAT WAR AT/ GODWEARSELDE, BELGIUM, DURING THE WINTER OF 1917, WHILE PATIENTS OF NO XI CCS

Maker(s): Local Clergy/Dignitaries, Designer
LOCAL CRAFTSMAN, Builder
Maintenance History: 21/02/2023. Memorial visited and found to be in good order and well maintained. P. Cooper

Unveiled

9 July 1927

BRIG-GEN LORD PLAYFAIR CVO

Shrine

Height: 1828mm

Width: 2489mm

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Relic

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good