Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
District
East Staffordshire
Town
Uttoxeter
County
Staffordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), Gulf War (1990-1991), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
13423

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Market Place
Uttoxeter
East Staffordshire
Staffordshire
ST14 8AW
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 09322 33485
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted alabaster tablet behind the altar screen. Five panels. Central panel bears a relief of the crucifion surmounted by angels in relief. Each of the five panels is surmounted by ornate finials. Four brass flowerholders spaced along base.
Inscription
GREATER LOVE/ HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 87
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 87
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: By surname
  • Gulf War (1990-1991)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 1
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 86
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 86
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: depth C160MM, height C1600MM, width 2420MM
    Materials: Alabaster
Listing information
  • PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY
  • Grade II*
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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