Memorial details

Memorial type
Lamp or lighting
District
North Warwickshire
Town
Corley
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
19129

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Current location

Chancel area,
St. Mary's Church known as Corley Parish Church
Church Lane
Corley
North Warwickshire
Warwickshire
CV7 8AY
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 30127 85115
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two wall mounted oil lamps with associated brass plaque bearing inscription.
Inscription
THESE TWO LAMPS PLACED HERE / ON THE 11TH DECEMBER 1902 / BETOKEN THE GRATITUDE OF A SOLDIER / TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR HIS SAFE RETURN / HOME FROM THE BOER WAR 1899-1902
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 1
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: No name recorded.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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