Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
East Northamptonshire
Town
Woodnewton
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14937

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Current location

At the back of the Church
on the west wall of the nave
St. Mary's Church
Main Street
Woodnewton
East Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EB
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 03218 94572
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular glazed frame containing the illuminated manuscript roll of honour within a blue border, headed by a red rose. Lettering is painted in black.
Inscription
COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON/ PARISH OF/ ST MARY'S WOODNEWTON/ Roll of honour/ of Men of this Parish who served in the War of 1914-1918/ NAME RANK REGIMENT/ (NAMES)/ THE SOULS OF THE RIGHTEOUS ARE IN THE HANDS OF GOD,/ AND THERE SHALL NO TORMENT TOUCH THEM./ IN THE SIGHT OF THE UNWISE THEY SEEM TO DIE:/ AND THEIR DEPARTURE IS TAKEN FOR MISERY,/ AND THEIR GOING FROM US TO BE UTTER DESTRUCTION:/ BUT THEY ARE IN PEACE/ WISDOM 3, V. 1-3
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barfield, L
Barley, C E
Baxter, E H
Brice, B P
Brothers, C
Collin, J S
Compton, J W
Compton, P
Compton, R
Desbrow, J
See details for all 40 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 40
    Served and returned: 37
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Frame
    Measurements: depth 24mm, height 580mm, width 390mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height 510mm, width 320mm
    Materials: Paper
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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