Memorial

Horsley

The Memorial Triptych

Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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Current Location

north wall, Holy Trinity Church, A68, about 1200 yards south of Rochester, Horsley, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE19 1RU, England

NY 84155 97214

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Triptych
WMR Reference Number: 34185
Description: Triptych with traceried carving at top and bottom. The central panel measures 33 inches high x 21 inches wide overall, and the side panels measure 33 inches high x 10½ inches wide. The left panel has a raised carving of a sword and a wreath, the ribbons of which bear the legend “Pro Patria” (“For Country”). The right hand panel has a cross inside a crown, the ribbons of which bear the legend “Pro Nobis” (“For us”). Both panels have rose emblems in all four corners. On either side of the top of the centre panel are shields surmounting stylized plant-like structures. The shield on the left is inscribed with the date “1914” and that on the right is inscribed “1918”. Between these is a panel measuring approx. 9½ inches x 7¼ inches which bears the dedication. This has a wide border carrying national emblems. The names are listed in a single column on the centre panel. All lettering is incised using Roman capitals throughout.
Inscription: To / the Glory of God / and in proud memory / of the men / of this countryside / who fell in the cause / of right and freedom / 1914-1918/[names]

Triptych

Height: 825mm

Width: 825mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good