Memorial
Church of the Ascension Plaque
Current Location
Church of the Ascension, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Easington, Durham, SR8 3PG, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 43329 43850
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 71155
- Description
- Brass Plaque of popular design. There is a border of Greek key pattern culminating in roundels in the corners. The centre panel has an arched top with a union flag in each spandrel. The names are listed in three columns. Lettering is in black sans serif capitals with some words in red.
- Inscription
- Roll of Honour. This tablet is erected by the / workmen and officials / and inhabitants of / Easington Colliery / in honour of colleagues who served their King and Country / and to perpetuate the memory of their faithfulness / even unto death / in the Great War 1914-1919./[names]
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 153
- Died
- 153
- Information shown
- surname, initials of forenames, rank, service number
- Order of names
- surname
- Additional Information
- only surnames and forenames are in the names list-see the referenced NEMWP report for other details
Components
- Plaque
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good