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    Memorial

    Sturminster Newton-ww1, WW2 Recreation Ground

    Mark Newton 21 January 2016

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 21 January 2016

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    Current Location

    Recreation Ground, Ricketts Lane, Sturminster Newton, North Dorset, Dorset, DT10 1BY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 78589 14031

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    Type of Memorial
    Park / Sports field
    WMR Reference Number
    26710
    Description
    Recreation ground with associated circular plaque mounted on a cruciform stand.
    Inscription
    STURMINSTER NEWTON TOWN COUNCIL/ THIS/ RECREATION GROUND/ WAS GIVEN TO THE TOWN/ BY THE/ RIVERS ESTATE/ AS A/ WAR MEMORIAL/ 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    private

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good