Memorial

Overton Obelisk

Overton pillar

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Current Location

Set back from the road, opposite St Mary's Church., High Street, Overton on Dee, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL13 0FB, Wales

SJ 37284 41827

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 17874
Description: Red sandstone ashlar with bronze inscription plates. Short pylon on chamfered base raised on stepped plinth. Low relief laurel wreath on front face and laurel relief frieze. Inscription plates are located on the base.
Inscription: Six o'clock face: AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE' Nine o'clock face: (Names)/ 'WE WILL REMEMBER THEM'

Unveiled

C 1922

UNKNOWN

Pillar

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Plaques / Panels with names

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good