Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Devon
Town
Axminster
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
89823

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Axminster
East Devon
Devon
EX13 5AQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 29644 98485
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Arched wooden board with carved wooden crucifix at the top. A second, painted cross, tops the inscription which is in inlaid gold lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PIOUS MEMORY/ OF/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND/ IN THE BOER WAR 1899 - 1902.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname and unit
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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