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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Oulton Column - WW2

    Plaque

    Source: Copyright John Readman

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    Current Location

    At the junction of Aberford Road and Fleet Lane, Aberford Rd, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8HS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 36426 28397

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    © WMR-46947

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    46947
    Description
    Three stepped base surmounted by square column and orb. Inscription on each side of the column. WW2 names on a brass plaque affixed to the front face of the column base. Wreath carved in relief above each inscription section
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK FACE: THE GREAT WAR/ IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF/ OULTON/ WITH/ WOODLESFORD/ WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY 3, 9 AND 12 O'CLOCK FACES: (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    63
    Died
    63
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    24
    Died
    24
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    Custodian
    LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Column

    Height: C 5500MM

    Width: C 1500MM

    Depth: C 1500MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


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