Memorial

St Mary The Virgin Church - WW1 Plaque

Newton Solney WW1

Source: David Clarke (WMO 2508555)

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Current Location

On the south wall of the tower., St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Lane, Newton Solney, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE15 0SR, England

SK 27920 25770

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 55840
Description: A rectangular bronze plaque with a wide border decorated with laurel leaves and with a projecting laurel wreath at the head. The inscription is in raised upright Roman capitals.
Inscription: 1914 1919/ ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS/ OF NEWTON SOLNEY/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (names)/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR/ LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY

Maintenance History: 12 October 1878: Church included in Newton Solney Conservation Area. 19 January 1967: Church listed Grade II*, English Heritage reference 82854.

Plaque

Height: 1170mm

Width: 800mm

Depth: 40mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good