Memorial details
- Memorial type
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- District
- Shepway
- Town
- Saltwood
- County
- Kent
- Country
- England
- Commemoration
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Ceremony
- Unveiled
Date: Sunday 26th September 1920
Attended by: The Rector (Canon A. J. Galpin, D.D.) - Rededicated
Date: 28th September 2011
Attended by: Undefined - Dedicated
Date: Sunday 26th September 1920
Attended by: The Rector (Canon A. J. Galpin, D.D.) - Show More (2)
- Unveiled
- Lost
- Not lost
- WM Reference
- 41163
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Current location
On one of the pillars on the North side of the Church.
St Peter and St Paul Church
Rectory Lane
Saltwood
Shepway
Kent
CT21 4QS
England
OS Grid Ref: TR 15790 36010
Denomination: Church of England
- Description
- A rectangular Latten tablet with the dedication written in raised lettering. At the top is a small cross surrounded by a halo of light emblematical of victory through sacrifice. The whole is girded with a grape vine, representing the fruits of sacrifice.
- Inscription
- TO THE/ HONOUR OF CHRIST/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE SALTWOOD MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919./ (Names)
- Inscription legible?
- yes
- Names on memorial
- Arnold, F. A.
Austen, H. G.
Bowles, H. G.
Burton, E. J.
Buttanshaw, E. H. U.
Calverley, G. W.
Conley, A. T.
Day, A.
Down, W.
Dray, A. H.
See details for all 37 names - Commemorations
- First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 37
Served and returned: 0
Died: 37
Exact count: yes
Information shown: initials, surname
Order of information: surname.
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Components
- Memorial
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Metal - Latten
- Memorial
- Listing information
- This memorial is not currently listed. Find out how to nominate this memorial for inclusion on the National Heritage List for England
- More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
- Condition
- Trust fund/Scholarship
- No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A - Reference
- Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald - Saturday 02 October 1920 SALTWOOD CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL. DEDICATION SERVICE. CANON GALPIN ON HONOUR AND SACRIFICE. (full list of names)
- Other website www.fadedgenes.co.uk/SaltwoodMemorial.html
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