Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Vale Of White Horse
Town
East Challow
County
Oxfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 12th July 1920
    Attended by: Captain, the Rev'd. Edward Noel Mellish, VC, MC.
  • Rededicated
    Date: 2015
    Attended by: Undefined
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
31570

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Current location

St. Nicholas' Churchyard
Main Street
East Challow
Vale Of White Horse
Oxfordshire
OX12 9SL
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 38044 88254
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wooden Lych Gate with tiled roof. Crucifix mounted in the top of the gable between two shield-shaped boards displaying an inscribed inscription and names. Further inscribed names and inscription inside on two portrait orientated panels.
Inscription
(Shields above door) : (NAMES)/ YE THAT LIVE ON ENGLISH PASTURES GREEN / REMEMBER US AND THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN (Inside gate) : IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / EAST CHALLOW / WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / (74 Names in two columns on two boards)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ackrill, E
Ball, A
Ball, C
Barker, H
Barker, J
Barker, P
Barnett, A
Barnett, C
Barnett, H
Barnett, H G
See details for all 88 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 88
    Served and returned: 74
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
2015 : Lych gate renovated.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
East Challow P.C.

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