Building record M18734 - Barton in Fabis War Memorial

Summary

WAR MEMORIAL (First World War to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 52245 32749 (point)
Map sheet SK53SW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Barton in Fabis, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Memorial Approx 4M in height. Octagonal plinth surmounted by a narrow shafted cross of remembrance, floral design present on the face of the crucifix. Inscription consists of lead lettering in relief on four faces of octagonal plinth. Memorial is set outside the south porch of St George's church, Barton -in- Fabis. (1)
In the form of a slender cross with an octagonal shaft and a stylised relief carving of a
four-petal flower at the junction of the arms. The cross rests on a bell-shaped base which is supported by an octagonal plinth. On sides one, two and eight the following words are inscribed: 1914 - 1918/ REMEMBER/ (NAMES)/ JESU MERCY. On side seven these words are inscribed: 1939 - 1945/ JOHN THOMAS PRIESTLY R N/ DEC 19TH 1941. (2)


<1> Taylor W, 2012, War Memorials survey (Unknown). SNT2596.

<2> DOE, Listed Building Description (Published document). SNT228.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unknown: Taylor W. 2012. War Memorials survey.
  • <2> Published document: DOE. Listed Building Description.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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