Memorial

Barton Parish - Lychgate

Overview of the memorial

Source: Copyright Ray Griffiths

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Current Location

St Michael's Church, Barton, near Tirril, Eden, Cumbria, CA10 2LR, England

NY 48749 26368

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Gate
WMR Reference Number: 3032
Description: Lychgate of oak with names inscribed on two panels and the dedication on the front face. The memorial covers the villages/communities of Barton, Tirril, Pooley Bridge, Sockbridge, Yanwath and Eamont Bridge.
Inscription: I/ AM/ THE RESURRECTION/ AND/ THE/ LIFE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO PERPETUATE THE NAMES OF THOSE OF THIS PARISH WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 1914-1918 THIS GATE IS ERECTED/ (Names on 2 panels).

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Surname, initials of forenames, date of death, regiment, place of death, rank
Order of names: By date of death

Maker(s): J H Martindale FRIBA, Architect
E Bardgett, Wood Carver
Mr Abbot, Mason
Costs: £380
Maintenance History: Wood carving carried out by Mr Fred Dixon under Mr Bardgett.

Dedicated

20th November 1920

Bishop of Carlisle

Gate

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good