Memorial

Longstowe - WW1

Detail of Rood screen, Longstowe WW1.

Source: Copyright Brian Mawdsley.

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Current Location

Church is 185 metres north from School Lane,, St. Mary's Church, Church Drive, off School Lane, Longstowe, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2UU, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 31058 55429

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Rood or rood loft
WMR Reference Number: 62418
Description: Rood screen and an associated but separate wall mounted, square-headed board with inscription and names. Above the inscription is a red Greek cross with splayed ends, on a white circular background. The board has a raised frame border which is complemented by gold coloured bevelled edges.
Inscription: THIS ROOD IS ERECTED TO THE / GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING / AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE / FOLLOWING MEN WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 -1919/ (7 NAMES) / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 7
Died: 7
Information shown: Forename, surname, ( rank for 2 names only )
Order of names: Surname

Conservation

Components

Rood

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good