Monument record 0724400000 - St Michaels Church, Steeple Claydon.
Summary
War memorials including Rolls of Honour and stained glass window commemorating local people who died in action during WW1 (1914-1918) and WW2 (1939-1945).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (4)
- PLAQUE (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- CROSS (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- STRUCTURE (Undated)
Description
A triangular headed wooden board with inlaid silver crucifix above the inscription of roll of honour. The board is oak and measures 950mm (h) and 500mm (w). Both are in good condition. The monument commemorates 27 local people who died on active service during WW1 and WW2 (B1).
A stained glass window dedicated to Captain Charles Harold Bass of the 3rd Lancashire Fusiliers, killed in the retreat from Mons in August 1914. Photographs and details from the roll of honour (B2-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKIWM ref: 8074.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC24037 Digital archive: Roll of Honour. 2011. National database of Rolls of Honour.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 70523 26745 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE CLAYDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Oct 22 2012 4:10PM
