Memorial

Briercliffe

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Current Location

Briercliffe bowling green, Burnley Road, Burnley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JF, England

SD 86952 35230

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 42300
Description: Stone Cross on plinth and three-stepped base. Reversed sword, laurel and Lancashire roses decoration. Incised inscription on plinth and WW2 inscription on bronze plaque on steps.
Inscription: Plinth: 1914-1918/IN MEMORY OF BRIERCLIFFE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / (Names) Plaque: 1939-1945 / (Names)

Maker(s): Job Davies, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Complete scheme cost over £500, most devoted to the bowling green. The Cross cost £180

Unveiled

28th April 1922

Mayor of Burnley (Alderman E. Whitehead), Fred Leaver, teacher

Column

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Burnley Express - Saturday 29 April 1922 Page 11 BRIERCLIFFE TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL. BEAUTIFUL CROSS UNVEILED LAST NIGHT. (picture) ---