Memorial

Men of Honington

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Current Location

St Wilfrids Church, Main St, Honington, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG32 2PH, England

SK 943 433

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fittings
WMR Reference Number: 54220
Description: Crucifix within a wooden cabinet which can be opened up to resemble a triptych formation. At the top of the cabinet is a pediment in which is the start of the dedication. Lettering is in gold. The words 'Roll of Honour' are written on the inside of the two doors that open up to reveal the crucifix. On one side of the crucifix beneath the horizontal bar are the names of those who served and on the other side are the names of those who died. At the base of the cabinet is a small brass plaque detailing the origin of the wood.
Inscription: FOR/ GOD, KING & COUNTRY./ GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ (NAMES)/ IN MEMORY/ (NAMES) PLAQUE: MADE FROM TIMBER REMOVED/ FROM/ H.M.S. BRITANNIA,/ CADET TRAINING SHIP AT/ DARTMOUTH/ 1869-1905

Crucifix

Condition: Good

Case

Height: 1280mm

Width: 520mm

Depth: 130mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good