Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Tunbridge Wells
Town
Matfield
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
41296

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Current location

St Luke's Church
Maidstone Road (B2160)
Matfield
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN12 7LQ
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 65373 40843
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A lancet shaped wooden board with a carved inscription. Two columns flank with board, a Latin cross is carved in relief in the centre of the board and an oak leaf and acorn design is carved at the base.
Inscription
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF MATFIELD GRANGE 1896 - 1911 WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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