Memorial

Plaque Parkin Bros. 1916 and 1918 Lychgate

Witton Gilbert

Memorial Name: Plaque Parkin Bros. 1916 and 1918 Lychgate (W123.06)

NEWMP Ref No.: W123.06

Parish: Witton Gilbert

Original Location:

St.Michael & All Angels. Inside the lychgate.

Which War:

1914-18

Materials Used:

Brass on square oak base.

Inscription:

In loving memory
of
our Dear Sons
Pte. Roger Parkin, 20th D.L.I
Gnr. Simpson Parkin, R.G.A.
Deeply Mourned by
their Father & Mother
Brother & Sister

Memorial Description:

Plaque, heart shaped, on a wood pattress, approx. 7 inches high x 9 inches wide.(18cms x 23 cms)

The words “In loving memory” and “Brother and sister” are curved.

The lettering is Roman upper and lower case.

Names:

See above

Notes:

See Roger Parkin’s Every Name a Story entry.

See Simpson Turnbull Parkin’s Every Name a Story entry.

Sources:

Photos: Errol Broomfield; Ron Carson; Dorothy Hall

The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Errol Broomfield;
Ron Carson;
Dorothy Hall

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