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Memorial details

Memorial type
Triptych
District
Wycombe
Town
Ellesborough
County
Buckinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 3/11/1917
    Attended by: Bishop of Buckingham performed the service.
  • Presented
    Date: 3/11/1917
    Attended by: Mr J.K. Bateman donated the triptych
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
55289

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Current location

Inside the hall.
Village Hall
Butlers Cross
Ellesborough Road
Ellesborough
Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP17 0XA
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 84260 07010
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wooden triptych, with triangular pediment. The central panel contains a copper cross. The two side panels (which were originally doors of the triptych, but were later fixed as side panels) bear the names of the fallen in black lettering: those from World War 1 on the left panel and those from World War 2 on the right panel. Replacement tablet see WMR 55290.
Inscription
Pediment: FOR GOD/ KING & COUNTRY Left panel: 1914-1919/ (NAMES) Right panel: 1939-1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ayres, Charles
Bamfort, Francis
Bowden, Archibald
Burch, Charles
Ceillam, Edward
Claydon, Thomas G
Cooper, William F
Cox, David Charles
Eldridge, Charles
Eldridge, Herbert
See details for all 28 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Triptych
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Teak
Listing information
Condition
History
Memorial was refurbished from time to time, while outside the village hall, but continued to suffer from the elements. It was therefore removed from its place on the railings, refurbished and then installed within the hall.
Costs

Comments: It was donated by Mr J.K. Bateman of The Spriggs, Ellesborough.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Reference
  • Bucks Herald 3/11/1917 (page 8) reported the dedication service at length. It mentioned that, when unveiled, it listed eleven names, but that a further known casualty (Gunner Archie Bowden) was to be added.
  • Bucks Herald 17/11/1917 (page 2) mentioned that the triptych had been designed by architects Bodley and Hare.

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