Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Aylesbury Vale
Town
Tingewick
County
Buckinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 24 July 1921
    Attended by: Major-General Sir Robert Fanshawe, K.C.B., D.S.O. of Headington, Oxon.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 24 July 1921
    Attended by: The Rector, the Rev. P. E. Raynor: Rev. W. Musson (Wesleyan) and the Rev. A. Cannon (Congregational). Buckingham.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
83701

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Current location

Bottom of cemetery (South end - entrance at the North)
Tingewick Cemetery
Water Stratford Road
Tingewick
Aylesbury Vale
Buckinghamshire
MK18 4PA
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 65243 32996
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
"The memorial is erected partly on the consecrated and unconsecrated portion of the Cemetery, and is somewhat of massive proportions and executed fine Weldon stone, comprising a large bottom landing with a smaller base and molded plinth top. This plinth carries the main base, which has a bold molded capping canopied the face, with the words "Pro Patria" carved in relief. Under this follows the names of the fallen" "The names are very plainly and nicely engraved on a Hopton-wood marble slab, and finished in unperishable lead. The slab is sunk in the face of the base and surrounded with a molding, making a distinctive feature to the memorial, and surmounting this is a very large Latin cross, the face of which is worked and moulded cross of lighter proportions standing out in relief. The whole design has a very noble effect, and weighs about 3 tons and is about 15 feet high. It is from the design of Mr. W. W. Coles, of Brackley and Buckingham"
Inscription
PRO PATRIA 1914 / OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY. /1918 / (names) IN GRATEFUL AND HONOURED MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO / FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR. / 1939 - 1945 / (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Aris, F.
Aris, W. C.
Couch, E. J.
Dillow, E. J.
Heritage, J. E.
Holton, F. J.
Holton, H.
Horwood, G
Jelleyman, A. J.
Jones, A. H.
See details for all 29 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, rank, initials, regiment
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials, rank, service / regiment
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Weldon
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Hopton Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press - Saturday 30 July 1921 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001082/19210730/084/0006 TINGEWICK SIR ROBERT FANSHAWE, K.C.B., D.S.O., UNVEILS THE WAR MEMORIAL. There was very large assemblage in the , Cemetery Sunday afternoon to witness and take part IN the unveiling and dedication of the Parish War Memorial, and the company comprised all classes and sects, as had been the in the subscriptions. Major-General Sir Robert Fanshawe, K.C.B.. D.S.O., of Headington, Oxon, with whom many of the fallen men and unveil the memorial and give an address. and unveil the memorial and give an address.And with him on the slightly raised platform were the Rector, the Rev. P. E. Raynor: Rev. W. Musson (Wesleyan) and the Rev. A. Cannon (Congregational). Buckingham. The Boy Scouts (.Mr. A. Ridgway in charge) and Girt Guides (Miss Gladys Tredwell) lined the pathway; Coy -Scrgt.-Major G. Richardson, D.C.M.. about 40 ex-Service men (under the command of Coy -Sergt.-Major G. Richardson, D.C.M.. M M.); Messrs. A. Lucas (Chairman); W. Lucas, S. Lucas. J. Pollard, W. Price, and A. Durrant, Price. P.P.G.M. (secretary), wearing their Kingscote Lodge of Oddfellows, with Bro. W. C. Price, P.P.G.M. (secretary), wearing their regalia. The service, which was conducted by (led bv the Church choir and the with the hymn, "Fight the good fight," (led bv the Church choir and the Tingewick Band, under the conductorship Mr. Geo. Neal), and this was followed the recital of the Psalms, ……. THE MEMORIAL The memorial is erected partly on the consecrated and unconsecrated portion of the Cemetery, and is somewhat of massive proportions and executed fine Weldon stone, comprising a large bottom landing with a smaller base and molded plinth top. This plinth carries the main base, which has a bold molded capping canopied the face, with the words "Pro Patria" carved in relief. Under this follows the names the fallen follows:- “OUR GLORIOUS DEAD.” In Grateful Memory. 1914—1918. (names) The names are very plainly and nicely engraved on a Hopton-wood marble slab, and finished in unperishable lead. The slab is sunk in the face of the base and surrounded with a molding, making a distinctive feature to the memorial, and surmounting this is a very large Latin cross, the face of which is worked and moulded cross of lighter proportions standing out in relief. The whole design has a very noble effect, and weighs about 3 tons and is about 15 feet high. It is from the design of Mr. W. W. Coles, of Brackley and Buckingham, and who has curried out the work to the complete satisfaction of the Committee. THE COMMITTEE ……..

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