Memorial

Weir and District - WW1

Cross

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Current Location

On the forward slope of Deerplay Moor facing Weir. Government administrative boundary changes have resulted in the Memorial now being in Cliviger, Burnley., Deerplay Hill, Burnley Road, Clivinger, Burnley, Lancashire, OL13 8RB, England

OS Grid Reference

SD 86262 26713

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 18693
Description: Two tiered base surmounted by granite plinth, tapered shaft and cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth. The memorial is encircled by a terrace of crazy paving and the assemblage is surrounded by a low wall in local stone. The monument is approached by steps from an outer pathway.
Inscription: PRO PATRIA (followed by) ERECTED TO/ THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF WEIR / AND DISTRICT/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ LEST WE FORGET

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Maker(s): Mr I E Kilpatrick, Rochdale. ("Kilpatrick/ Rochdale" in lead on rear), Builder
Irwell Springs Printing Co. Ltd., Designer
Maintenance History: 2020 Plaque in place on approach path "This Memorial has been renovated and is maintained by Bacup Rotary Club ……." 2013: Bacup Rotary Club secured HLF funding for repair works, including the replacement of lead letters. 2006: Council applied for funding to repair the memorial through the English Heritage/Wolfson Foundation War Memorial Grant Scheme. Proposed work included: repairs to paving and walls and re-lettering. 1999: Some of the letters of the dedicatory inscription missing 1996: Surrounding wall repaired and flagstones cemented

Ceremonies

Unveiled

Saturday 14th September 1935

Unveiled by P.C. Richard Coates, the first man from Weir to join up to fight in the Great War. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Bacup and many relatives and friends of the fallen.

Dedicated

Saturday 14th September 1935

Mayor and Mayoress of Bacup Councillor W. Marshall and Mrs Marshall,

Conservation

Custodian: Bacup Rotary Club

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Weir and District - WW1

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Weir and District - WW1

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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