Memorial
Men And Women Of The Borough WW1 And WW2
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Current Location
North wall of the sanctuary, St Mary's Church, St Marys Road, Weymouth, Weymouth And Portland, Dorset, DT4 8PU, England
OS Grid Reference
SY 67963 78821
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- Type of Memorial
- Shrine
- WMR Reference Number
- 975
- Description
- Wall mounted wooden shrine with canopy supported by four pillars. Inscription carved onto the backboard and illuminated book of remembrance placed with a glass case placed at the bottom. Crest of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis at top. Acanthus design carved into the top of the pillars. Crenellated pattern carved along the top of the canopy.
- Inscription
- IN HONOURED MEMORY / OF THE ./ MEN AND WOMEN / OF THIS BOROUGH / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / IN THE TWO WORLD WARS / 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 305
- Died
- 305
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 556
- Died
- 556
Components
- Case
Made from: Glass
Condition: Good
- Shrine
Height: 600mm
Width: 1200mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Book
Made from: Unknown
Condition: Good