Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Shepway
Town
Saltwood
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: Sunday 26th September 1920
    Attended by: The Rector (Canon A. J. Galpin, D.D.)
  • Rededicated
    Date: 28th September 2011
    Attended by: Undefined
  • Dedicated
    Date: Sunday 26th September 1920
    Attended by: The Rector (Canon A. J. Galpin, D.D.)
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
41163

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Current location

On one of the pillars on the North side of the Church.
St Peter and St Paul Church
Rectory Lane
Saltwood
Shepway
Kent
CT21 4QS
England

OS Grid Ref: TR 15790 36010
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A rectangular Latten tablet with the dedication written in raised lettering. At the top is a small cross surrounded by a halo of light emblematical of victory through sacrifice. The whole is girded with a grape vine, representing the fruits of sacrifice.
Inscription
TO THE/ HONOUR OF CHRIST/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE SALTWOOD MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Arnold, F. A.
Austen, H. G.
Bowles, H. G.
Burton, E. J.
Buttanshaw, E. H. U.
Calverley, G. W.
Conley, A. T.
Day, A.
Down, W.
Dray, A. H.
See details for all 37 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 37
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 37
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials, surname
    Order of information: surname.
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal - Latten
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald - Saturday 02 October 1920 SALTWOOD CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL. DEDICATION SERVICE. CANON GALPIN ON HONOUR AND SACRIFICE. (full list of names)
  • Other website www.fadedgenes.co.uk/SaltwoodMemorial.html

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