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    Memorial

    Higham Ferrers

    Source: Copyright Brian Mawdsley

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    Current Location

    Memorial adjacent to a small car park in centre of town,, Market Square, (A5028), Higham Ferrers, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BT, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 96036 68465

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    14875
    Description
    Two-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth and heavy square sectioned column with semi-circular pediment at the top. Metal WW2 inscription plaque with raised lettering on front of plinth. Stone inset panel at front of column with incised inscription in gold coloured lettering. Dark coloured, WW1 incised inscription tablet on rear face of column. Figure of an angel holding a gold laurel wreath in her left hand is carved in relief on front face of column. Coloured coat of arms on the top of the pillar. On each side face of the column is a single laurel wreath, in relief, encircling the year 1914 on one side & 1918 on the other side respectively.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face, column tablet : IN MEMORY OF/ GALLANT MEN/ FROM HIS TOWN/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 12 o'clock face, column tablet : 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) 6 o'clock face, plaque on plinth : IN GRATITUDE AND HUMILITY/ 1939 - 1945/ (26 NAMES)/ "REMEMBER THE LOVE OF THEM THAT COME NOT HOME"
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    83
    Died
    83
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    26
    Died
    26
    Information shown
    Initials, surnames,
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS TALBOT, BROWN & FISHER, Designer

    • Mr S Saint- stonemason of Rushden, Builder

    • S L Reynolds and son, Northampton, Stone Carver

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11 Nov 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Column

    Height: 6400mm

    Width: 200mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Unknown