Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
Worthing
Town
Goring By Sea
County
West Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
H. P. Burke Downing (Designer)
Nathaniel Hitch of Vauxhall (Stone Carver)
Ceremony

  • Date: 1920
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
59118

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Current location

Fixed to the South West corner of the church tower
St Mary's Church
Sea Lane And Ilex Way
Goring By Sea
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4TG
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 11080 02670
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Statue of Christ set on a half circular base on rectangular stone background, on the church wall. He is depicted with halo, staff and banner and his right arm raised in a blessing. List of names each side of the statue with quotation and dedication below.
Inscription
JESU............. MERCY/ (Names)/ I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE WAR 1914-18
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
St. Mary's Parochial Church Council

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