Memorial

Kingswear - WW1

Memorial

Source: Copyright W Graeme Clark-Hall

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Current Location

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Church Hill, Kingswear, South Hams, Devon, TQ6 0BX, England

SX 88220 51016

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Triptych
WMR Reference Number: 91498
Description: A wooden triptych, topped by carved fretwork and finials, with all lettering in gilded capital lettering. The centre panel has a depiction of the crucifixion in relief above the dedication. The insides of the doors are ornately carved with the dates at the top, above the names (in a single column on each door), and coats of arms at the base.
Inscription: At base of central panel - THE CHURCH OF/ ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY KINGSWEAR/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR Inside of left hand door - 1914/ (Names) Inside of right hand door - 1918/ (Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: Forenames and surname
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: The name of Norman Goodfellow is a later addition, being in white lettering.

Triptych

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good