Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Scott 1920 University College
Reference
D47.113
Place
DURHAM CITY
Original Location
University College, Durham (Durham Castle), Bishop Tunstall Chapel, on wall above stalls, Palace Green DH1 3RW
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque 14 inches high x 24 inches wide. There is a wide border of vine leaves and grapes raised on a black background. The border forms a small dome at centre top, inside which is a cross. The dedication is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
Laurence Scott,
Undergraduate of this College,
Born December 21st 1894 – Died April 7th 1920
Nuper in bellis fractus nunc pro patria mortuus
R.I.P.
The translation from the Latin reads:
Names
See above.
Who commissioned
Presumably his family.
Notes
See his Every Name a Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John & Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Portering staff at Durham Castle; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; Alan Farrar (alumnus of the College) for the Latin translation
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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