Monument record 0747000000 - St Mary's Church (Redundant) Fleet Marston
Summary
War memorial lectern in Fleet Marston Church, commemorating parishioners killed in WW1.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Constructed 1922, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
An oak lectern with deep relief carving on side panels comprising an English rose on one side and oak and acorns on the other. Commemorates 5 parishioners who were killed in action during WW1. The craftsmen were Mr Guy Pemberton (architect) and Webster and Cannon (woodcarver). The lectern was dedicated by the Rev V L Whitechurch and unveiled by Mr John Ellis both on 19th February 1922. Although no longer in use, the church remains consecrated and has been cared for since 1973 by the Churches Conservation Trust (B1).
Photographs of the lectern together with further information on the war dead (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKIWM Reference: 7979.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 77981 15964 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLEET MARSTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2014 3:46PM
