Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Arnold 1917 St. Mary and St. Stephen
Reference
W128.06
Place
WOLSINGHAM
Map ref
NZ 073373
Original Location
Church of St. Mary and St. Stephen, Church Lane. On the north wall of the choir, to the right of the vestry door and close to the Communion rail.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque 18½ inches high x 41 inches wide set on a wood pattress. There is a wide border of laurel leaves. The main panel is divided into two sections. In the left smaller section is the regimental badge of The Buffs raised in half relief. In the larger right hand panel is the dedication, the lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Bronze on dark oak pattress
Inscription
To the glory of God and in ever loving
memory of Hugo Cholmondeley Arnold
aged 19 years, elder son of the Revd. and
Mrs. H.A. Arnold, 2nd Lieut. 4th Reserve
Battn. The Buffs, who died in hospital at
Camiers, France, on June 12th 1917 of wounds
received in action on June 9th.
“With Christ, which is far better”.
Names
See above
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Sources of quotations:
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10;
“With Christ which is far better” Philippians 1 v 23.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Sources of quotations:
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10;
“With Christ which is far better” Philippians 1 v 23.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
Opening Hours 2pm - 5pm, Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive). Every afternoon in August.
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Plaque Arnold 1917 St. Mary and St. Stephen (W128.06)
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