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Memorial details

Memorial type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 17-june-1951
Attended by:

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

25410

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Current location

North wall of west porch.
St Giles and St Nicholas Church
Church Street
Sidmouth
East Devon
Devon
EX10 8LG
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 12033 87405
Denomination: Church of England

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Description

Wall-mounted tablet placed within a wooden frame. Incised inscription in blue and black lettering, dates in gilt.

Inscription

TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 52
Served and returned: 0
Died: 52
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment.
Order of information: Surname, rank, regiment.

Components

Tablet
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Stone
Frame
Measurements: depth 60mm, height 1030mm, width 1450mm
Materials: Wood

Listing information

Sidmouth War Memorial
Grade II
This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website

Condition

St Giles and St Nicholas - WW2 Tablet
WMO ID: 98740
Condition: Fair [last updated on 25-04-2019]
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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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