Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Peterborough
Town
Marholm
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 23 October 1921
    Attended by: Mr G.C.W Fitzwilliam unveiled the World War 1 memorial
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70352

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Current location

On the west wall of the nave.
St Mary the Virgin Church
Castor Road
Marholm
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE6 7HZ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 14623 01916
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
World War 1 plaque: A large bronze plaque, with a depiction of the village memorial cross in high relief at the centre, around which the inscription is in raised lettering. The plaque is bordered by a single string; at each corner is a stylised rose. World War 2 plaque: A small simple plaque, with a single string border, within which is the inscription in raised lettering.
Inscription
World War 1 plaque: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1918/ (NAMES)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"/ ST JOHN XV.13/ THIS CROSS IS A FACSIMILE OF THE ONE ERECTED IN THE VILLAGE, 1920 World War 2 plaque: 1939-1945/ (name)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Abbott, E
Brewin, F. J.
Colbert, D. A.
Hill, J. A.
Howes, H.
Jinks, J.t.e.
Taylor, G.h.
Weston, C. W.
Whitwell, H.
Wyldbore, H.
See details for all 10 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname.
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial and surname.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 10mm, height 910mm, width 710mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 8mm, height 140mm, width 260mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Church of England
Reference
  • Peterborough Advertiser dated 28/10/1921: re the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial.

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