Building record M18734 - Barton in Fabis War Memorial
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 52245 32749 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK53SW |
District | Rushcliffe |
Civil Parish | Barton in Fabis, Rushcliffe |
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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.
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM