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| HER Number: | MDV104296 |
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| Name: | War Memorials in Holy Trinity Church |
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Summary
Within the church are two memorials to the fallen of World War I and World War II.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 637 166 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS61NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Burrington |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BURRINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WAR MEMORIAL (World War I to World War II - 1914 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Brine, M. E., 2013, War Memorials, Photo (Website). SDV351333.
A fine brass tablet dedicated to the memory of Burrington men who lost their lives in World War 1 can be found in the Church of All Saints.
The inscription reads: "To the Glory of God - in memory of the following men who gave their lives for their country in the Great War." Then follows the list of names.
A second brass tablet is dedicated to the fallen of World War II:
"To the Glory of God - in memory of the following men who gave their lives for their country in the World War 1939 - 1945". There follow just two names and the following inscription: "This tablet was sponsored by ex-service personnel of this Parish"
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV351333 | Website: Brine, M. E.. 2013. War Memorials. http://www.devonheritage.org/WarMemorials.htm. Website. Photo. [Mapped feature: #63764 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV1046 | Part of: Holy Trinity Parish Church (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 26 2013 11:44AM |
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