Memorial

Aldermaston - WW1

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Current Location

St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Road, Aldermaston, Newbury, Berkshire, RG7 4HR, England

SU 59657 64976

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 9050
Description: Wall mounted, landscape oriented, wooden framed, finely detailed carved oak mural board with an inscription around the framework. At each corner is a square boss bearing images of a figure and three animals. Each depiction is enhanced with a scrolled Latin verse. The carved centrepiece is of an outstretch-winged angel with a trumpet held in a waist belt. In each outstretched hand, the angel holds a banner scroll bearing names of the Fallen. At the top of each panel is a symbolic design. At the angel's feet is a wreath within which, are displayed the duration years of the Great War.
Inscription: Border inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND > LOVING MEMORY 0F THE HEROES FROM THIS PARISH > WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR > KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR // Left panel: (11 NAMES) / R.I.P. // Centre wreath: 1914 / 1918 // Right panel: (11 NAMES) / R.I.P.

Dedicated

25 July 1920

Parishioners

Unveiled

25 July 1920

Mr Keyser; Parishioners;

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good