Memorial

Copythorne Triptych

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Current Location

St. Mary's Church, Romsey Road (A31), Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, SO40 2PB, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 30722 14657

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 48802
Description: Wooden triptych, with triangular pediment that contains the main inscription in gilt lettering. Beneath the pediment, two hinged doors flank the central section, into which is set a copper cross, beneath whose arms are listed the names of those who died in both World Wars. Beneath the central section is a pedestal and shelf.
Inscription: FOR/ GOD, KING & COUNTRY./ 1914-1919 1939-1945/ (NAMES, i.e. 33 WW1 and 18 WW2) (There are two discrete small plaques on the pedestal: the first bears the manufacturer's name; the second records that the memorial was made from timber removed from HMS Britannia, which was the Navy cadet training ship at Dartmouth 1869-1905).

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 33
Died: 33
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs. Hughes & Bolckow Ltd., Builder
Maintenance History: According to a local history publication (see references ) this memorial was initially placed outside near the door , then was relocated inside the porch . It was restored in 1958 when 10 WW1 and 18 WW2 names were added. It is now situated in the nave .

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Copper

Condition: Good

Triptych

Height: c.1000 mm

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