Memorial Details
Memorial
Incumbents' Board Parnell RAF 1942 St. Mary
Reference
H139.08
Place
HOWDEN LE WEAR
Map ref
NZ 161332
Original Location
St. Mary the Virgin, Church Street, Howden le Wear. In the nave.
Present Location
Unknown - Church closed 27/01/2008
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
1943
Memorial Description
Incumbents’ Board, listing the “Priests of this Parish since its foundation / in 1859”. It has a pedimented top on which is set a gold cross.
There is a plaque at the foot bearing the war memorial dedication. It is placed between the words “God” and “Heb(rews)” on the bottom frame. Lettering is in lower case sans serif lettering with names in capitals.
There is a plaque at the foot bearing the war memorial dedication. It is placed between the words “God” and “Heb(rews)” on the bottom frame. Lettering is in lower case sans serif lettering with names in capitals.
Materials used
Brass plaque on wood frame.
Inscription
In loving memory of Harry Parnell
Flight Sergeant R.A.F. who died 12th Sept 1942
His wife MARY PARNELL gave this Panel
For the Feast of Dedication 1943
Per Ardua ad Astra
Names
See above
Who commissioned
His wife
How money was raised
His wife
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
2. St. Mary the Virgin Church at Howden-le-Wear was built to serve the Fir Tree Parish and was consecrated October 1869. It's official name was Fir Tree St. Mary and the church closed 27th January 2008. The building has been sold for conversion to residential housing.
2. St. Mary the Virgin Church at Howden-le-Wear was built to serve the Fir Tree Parish and was consecrated October 1869. It's official name was Fir Tree St. Mary and the church closed 27th January 2008. The building has been sold for conversion to residential housing.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo of board: Joan Potts; and plaque: John and Mavis Dixon
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; John and Mavis Dixon; Joan Potts, Howden le Wear Local History Society
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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