War Graves in local cemetaries

Pippah45
Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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edited December 2016 in General Chat #1

Our Church has been asked to put up a plaque to denote that there are war graves - can anyone tell me what a plaque looks like and how big?  The PCC has to agree its placement etc etc.  I have in my mind that it might be like the blue ones found on houses
that famous people lived in.  Perhaps the size of a large dinner plate - but no idea!  Any help would be appreciated! 

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  • GrumpySteve
    GrumpySteve Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited December 2016 #2

    Contact Commonwealth War Graves Commission who administer war graves - they may supply an appropriate sign. If there is only one or two graves concerned they may not deem it necessary. Signs are usually green I believe. 

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited December 2016 #3

    Thanks Steve the War Graves people were very helpful and yes they are green and oblong.

  • N1805
    N1805 Forum Participant Posts: 1,092
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    edited December 2016 #4

    Good luck with the plaque Pippah45.  There's always someone who is happy to help get the answer we need.  Well done Grumpy Steve. 

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited December 2016 #5

    Yes N1805 lots of knowledge on CT - I find the answers come without the gobblediegook you get searching websites etc.  Often ask here first - thanks everyone! 
    Laughing

  • tombar
    tombar Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited December 2016 #6

    Green, and about 12" x 18".  We often stay at Cloverfields in Buxton, and as you drive out of Buxton towards the site, you pass a church which has a plaque on the wall to let you know there are military graves inside.  Personally, I didn't think you would
    need permission to put a sign up up. 

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