Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Lectern or desk
District
Wealden
Town
Uckfield
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17254

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Current location

Holy Cross Church
Church Street
Uckfield
Wealden
East Sussex
TN22 1BT
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 47180 21420
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A sturdy lectern, the base has four sides of linenfold panels with shields on three sides and a decorative rail at the top. The turning top has an inscription on the front face and a dedication on the book slope.
Inscription
On lectern front:- Hoc est / nomen / quod // IHS // super / omne / nomen - (translation: Jesus. This is the name which is above all other names) On book slope:- IN GRATITUDE TO / ALMIGHTY GOD / THIS LECTERN IS GIVEN / BY THEIR MOTHER / FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF / HER FOUR SONS / W.A.A. – I.D. – B.E. – W.E. / GREENWELL / FROM THE WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 4
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: relationship, initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Lectern
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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