Memorial

Hadley

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Current Location

Manse Rd, Hadley, Wrekin, Shropshire, TF1 5NH, England

SJ 67369 11988

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Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 14062
Description: Three-stepped base surmounted by cenotaph. Inscription carved on front face.
Inscription: THESE DIED/ THAT WE MIGHT LIVE/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ FROM HADLEY AND DISTRICT/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: The railings were painted in 2004 at a cost of £615.00. Work to Hard Standing and Steps: On 16 February 2005, £795.00 + £139.13 was paid to Telford and Wrekin Services Ltd On 21 February 2005, £807.00 + £141.23 was paid to Jones and Hampton Ltd VAT was reclaimed by the Parish council. A grant of £1600 was applied when this form was submitted. On 20 January 2005, The Jackfield Conservation Studio Ltd, quoted £2960.00 ex VAT for cleaning and renewal of lettering of Hadley War Memorial.
Maintenance History: The monument and base is cleaned of any dirt, algae and unsightly filler from base joint and re-pointing (including incised lettering) and cleaning of crazy-paved hard-standing area.