Memorial

East Rainton WW1 Roll of Honour

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Current Location

St Cuthbert's Church, Quarry House Lane, East Rainton, Durham, Durham, DH5 9SB, England

NZ 33555 47772

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Roll of honour or book of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 71150
Description: Paper Roll of Honour of pre-printed design set in a wood frame. There is a wide border of entwined oak leaves and acorns. At the top is a scroll bearing the exhortation. Down each side are shields depicting “the whole armour of God” from Ephesians ^ v 13-17: the helmet of salvation; the shield of faith; the breastplate of righteousness; the sword of the spirit and the belt of truth. At the bottom is another scroll bearing the words “Girt about with truth , your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace”. The names are handwritten and listed in four columns, with some of them adjusted. Those who fell are marked by a cross to the right. In the bottom right hand corner is the explanation of the initials used.
Inscription: Your prayer are asked / for those who have gone / to serve our King & County / by land and sea and air/[names]

Maintenance History: This was missing. It was found during refurbishment and was in a condition beyond repair. A duplicate was made in 2014

Roll of honour

Made from: Paper

Condition: Good