Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Wycombe
Town
Bradenham
County
Buckinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Mr Ernest Lord (Architect)
Mr John Gomme of Bradenham (Wood Carver)
Messrs Ward & Turner of Speen (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 10 October 1920
    Attended by: Bishop Suffragan of Buckingham
  • Unveiled
    Date: 10 October 1920
    Attended by: Bishop Suffragan of Buckingham
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
8334

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Current location

St Botolph's Church
Bradenham Wood Lane
Bradenham
Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3AH
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 82954 94769
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Lych gate with a pitched roof of clay tiles and recessed wooden seats on either side of a metal gate. Inscriptions are carved into the wooden side panels of the structure.
Inscription
THIS LYCH GATE / WAS ERECTED BY / THE PARISHIONERS OF BRADENHAM / A.D. 1920 / LEST WE FORGET TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN EVER GRATEFUL AND HONOURED MEMORY / OF / (Names) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR / A.D. 1914-1918 / R.I.P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brown, Leonard
Haverley, Cyril Charles
Hinkman, Herbert
Stephen, Albert Alexander Leslie
Stephen, Douglas Clinton Leslie
Wooster, Herbert Edwin
See details for all 6 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, middle names, surname, regiment
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Gate
    Measurements: depth 1750mm, height 9000mm, width 3500mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
History
Gates have been rehung and repairs carried out to the wooden panels and portions of wood abutting the cobbled entrance. (2000)
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Parish Council
Reference
  • Bucks Free Press 15 October 1920

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