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    Memorial

    Horsforth Cenotaph

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    Current Location

    On the Broadway near junction with Fink HIll., Broadway (A6120)., Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5DY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 23413 37651

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    Type of Memorial
    Cenotaph
    WMR Reference Number
    22064
    Description
    Three-strepped base surmounted by a Cenotaph which is topped by four columns supporting a tiered top. inscription in relief on bronze plaques on the sides of the Cenotaph. WW2 square column placed at the foot of the steps in front of the 6 O'clock face. Inscription on metal plaques attached to 6 O'clock face. Bronze wreath in relief at top.
    Inscription
    FRONT FACE: 1914 1918 / 1939 1945 / TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / THIS CENOTAPH IS ERECTED/ TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WARS/ 3, 9 AND 12 O'CLOCK FACE: (WW1 NAMES) (SMALL MONUMENT) ERECTED TO THE UNDYING/ MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    212
    Died
    212
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, rank, regiment
    Order of names
    surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    77
    Died
    77
    Information shown
    surname, initials / forename, decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Mr J. Marsden, Horsforth Urban Council Surveyor and Mr H. Avison, Council Architect, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11th March 1922

    Mr J. M. Spencer-Stanhope (Lord of the Manor)

    Unveiled

    18th May 1952

    Earl of Scarborough

    Dedicated

    18th May 1952

    Rev. G. W. L. Martin, former curate of St Margaret's, Horsforth

    Custodian
    LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

    Components

    Detail

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Cenotaph

    Height: 6100MM

    Width: 2700MM

    Depth: 900MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Lectern

    Height: 7 ft


    Made from: Stone



    • Leeds Mercury - Saturday 11 March 1922 Pag 12 HORSFORTH WAR MEMORIAL (picture) ---
    • Leeds Mercury - Monday 13 March 1922 Page 7 HORSFORTH WAR MEMORIAL ---
    • Bradford Observer - Wednesday 14 May 1952 Page 4 Lectern, avenue. --- WW2 memorial lectern