Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Purbeck
Town
Swanage
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Non-Combat Deaths
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
81166

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Hill
Swanage
Purbeck
Dorset
BH19 1HU
England

OS Grid Ref: SZ 02725 78772
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
White marble blocks forming a tablet bearing a Naval Crown and crossed Naval Sword and Scabbard at top left, red inscription and surrounded by a floral mosaic border, all framed within a grey marble surround.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN EVER LOVING / MEMORY OF ROLF VINEY / COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY / WHO DIED 22 APRIL 1922 / AGED 37 YEARS/ BLESSED ARE THE / PURE AT HEART / DEATH IS THE / GATE OF LIFE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Non-Combat Deaths
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Firstname, surname, rank, service, detail of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - Grey
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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