Greytree Estate - WW1 Shrine
UKNIWM Ref: 37864
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Address
| Type: |
SHRINE |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SO 599 253 |
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Inscription
For God, King And Country./ (Names)/ 1914 - 1918
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| SHRINE |
WOOD - OAK |
1850mm |
650mm |
50mm |
GOOD |
Physical Description
Simple wooden shrine with gabled roof. Central raised cross between two columns of names. Crown carved above it. Inscription in painted onto the memoral.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
40 |
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| Served & Returned |
36 |
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| Died |
4 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
surname |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
The owner of Greytree Lodge. The shrine has been incorporated into the property deeds of Greytree Lodge. |
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| Maintenance History: |
2001: Undergoing restoration by present owner of the property. Previously stored in a cellar.
2008: Refurbishment completed. Work was carried out by Robert hood, Wolverhampton/Black COuntry and Mark Cunningham of Ross who did the lettering and final finishing. |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
| Role | Performed By |
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| RE-DEDICATED |
UNKNOWN |
| Role | Performed By |
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| RE-DEDICATED |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
4 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Press Cuttings: |
1 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| Ross Gazette |
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19 July 1917; 17 March 1949; 24 March 1949; 20 December 1990; 08 November 2007; 12 March 2008; 19 March 2008 |
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| Hereford Times |
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20 March 2008 |
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| The Ross Journal |
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19 March 2008 |
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