Memorial Details
Memorial
Triptych 1914-18 Holy Trinity
Reference
H71.02
Place
HORSLEY
Map ref
NY 845967
Original Location
Holy Trinity Church, on A68 between Rochester and Otterburn. On north wall
Which war
1914-18
Memorial 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.
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.
Materials used
?Oak
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
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Tony Harding
Research acknowledgements
Tony Harding
Research In Progress
The names for 1914-18 are being researched by Aubrey Smith, Philip Brooks and Roy Koerner
Contact: aubreywylam@hotmail.co.uk
This has been done by co-incidence. They found that all the names on this memorial are also on Wylam
Triptych 1914-18 Holy Trinity (H71.02)
HORSLEY Holy Trinity Church
This has not been compared with the original nor a photograph.
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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
E. Conroy Pte N.F.
E. Corbett Pte. N.F.
T. Davidson Pte. R.A.S.C.
J. Dixon Pte N.F.
H. Hall Capt. Ayrshire R.H.A.
Hon. C. Mitford D.S.O. Major 10th Hussars
J. Murray Pte. N.F.
D. Myles Capt. H.L.I. attd. K.A.R.
W.N. Pringle Pte. N.F.
J. Rough Gunner R.G.A.
NamesH71.02
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Parish Notes
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