Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Teesdale
Town
Woodland
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: Jun 1920
    Attended by: Right Hon. Lord Thurlow, Bishop of Auckland.
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71305

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Current location

In the nave
on the north wall of the Church
half-way down the body of the Church.
St Mary's Church
B6282
Woodland
Teesdale
Durham
DL13 5RG
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 07334 26475
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Bronze Plaque with dome at centre top,set on a wood pattress. There is a decorated border and floral decoration. At centre top is a stylised plant with the flower in the shape of a roundel containing the “IHS” symbol, and a Tudor rose on each side. Blow this and above the dedication is a shield containing the “Chi Rho” symbol with a cross at each side. Design and lettering is raised using Roman capitals throughout.
Inscription
To the glory of God and in/affectionate remembrance of/John Hepple/dearly beloved husband of/Isabella Hepple who was killed in/The Great War 5th October 1918/A Communicant of this Church/and a sidesman of this Parish
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Hepple, John
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, date of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 625mm, width 375mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Backboard
    Measurements: height 725mm, width 475mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: His wife
Reference

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