Memorial

Longden Memorial Gate

Lychgate

Source: Copyright Unknown

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Current Location

St Ruthen's Churchyard, Longden, Shrewsbury And Atcham, Shropshire, SY5 8EY, England

SJ 44159 06395

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Type of Memorial: Gate
WMR Reference Number: 13960
Description: LYCHGATE WITH OAK RAILS ON EITHER SIDE AND A DEDICATORY BRONZE PLAQUE ON THE FRONT BEAM WHICH BEARS INSCRIPTION.
Inscription: THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1939 - 45/ (NAMES)

Maintenance History: 1923: YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH PUTTING GRAFETTI ON THE MEMORIAL

Opened

August 1921

COL WF CATON JONES

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Gate

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Shrewsbury Chronicle: 5 August 1921. Pg.5. 1 June 1923. Pg 2. 10 July 1925.Pg 12.