Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Yorkshire
Town
Shiptonthorpe
County
Humberside
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
SPARLING ALNE (Unknown)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
67101

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Current location

North wall of the nave
All Saints Church
York Road (A1079)
Shiptonthorpe
East Yorkshire
Humberside
YO43 3PG
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 85234 43160
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular stone tablet with carved triangular pediment enclosing a Latin cross. Pediment is supported by two pillars, between which is a rectangular raised marble tablet. Supporting the pillars are two corbels, between which is a separate rectangular marble tablet. Lettering is capitalised and engraved in black.
Inscription
Main tablet: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH./ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR COUNTRY. DURING THE GREAT WAR./ 1914-1919/ (10 names)/ "MAKE THEM TO BE NUMBERED WITH/ THY SAINTS, IN GLORY EVERLASTING" Bottom tablet: 1939-1945/ (2 names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Anderson, Frederick Thomas
Anderson, John William
Breakspear, John William
Daville, George Henry
Dorsey, William
Hight, Arthur Ernest
Holmes, James
Johnson, Cyril
Johnson, Harold
Moore, Charles William
See details for all 12 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 90mm, height 1240mm, width 810mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 25mm, height 510mm, width 460mm
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 25mm, height 98mm, width 460mm
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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