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    Memorial

    Backworth and West Holywell

    Backworth And West Holywell Obelisk

    Source: Copyright Derek Rootham

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    Current Location

    Backworth La, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 30059 72240

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    © WMR-17742

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    17742
    Description
    Paved area surmounted by four-stepped base, plinth and obelisk. Incised inscription in black painted lettering on front face of the obelisk and sides of the plinth.
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK FACE: LEST WE FORGET / TO THE / HONOUR / OF OUR / GLORIOUS DEAD / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF BLACKWORTH & WEST HOLYWELL / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES) 12 O'CLOCK FACE: IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN WHO FELL / IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR / (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    69
    Died
    69
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR J H TAYLOR, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    private

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    02nd December 1922

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Unveiled

    14th December 1922

    COL J TAYLOR

    Previous Location(s)

    Reading Room, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England

    Year of move

    Unknown

    Reason for move

    Unknown

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 3650MM

    Width: 1700MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • SHIELDS DAILY NEWS by N/A 16-12-1921 Source: Media Library Published:N/A NORTHUMBERLAND
    • WMSB1.1
    • MORPETH HERALD by N/A 16/01/1920 16/12/1921 08/12/1922 Source: Media Library Published:N/A MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND