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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Newbury
Town
Aldermaston
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 25 July 1920
    Attended by: Mr Keyser; Parishioners;
  • Dedicated
    Date: 25 July 1920
    Attended by: Parishioners
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9050

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Road
Aldermaston
Newbury
Berkshire
RG7 4HR
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 59657 64976
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted, landscape oriented, wooden framed, finely detailed carved oak mural board with an inscription around the framework. At each corner is a square boss bearing images of a figure and three animals. Each depiction is enhanced with a scrolled Latin verse. The carved centrepiece is of an outstretch-winged angel with a trumpet held in a waist belt. In each outstretched hand, the angel holds a banner scroll bearing names of the Fallen. At the top of each panel is a symbolic design. At the angel's feet is a wreath within which, are displayed the duration years of the Great War.
Inscription
Border inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND > LOVING MEMORY 0F THE HEROES FROM THIS PARISH > WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR > KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR // Left panel: (11 NAMES) / R.I.P. // Centre wreath: 1914 / 1918 // Right panel: (11 NAMES) / R.I.P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Mr. Keyser

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