Memorial
Carey and Sons Ltd, Southwell - WW1.
Plaque
Source: Copyright Les Smith
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Current Location
The Gatehouse is located on the North West side of Burgage Green, adjacent to new residential development (Becher's Court). The gatehouse is all that remains from a former House of Correction at this location and became Carey and Son's lace-making works. In 1998, the wrought iron gate was outside Rainbows Night Freight Yard until that firm relocated from Burgage., Burgage, Southwell, Newark And Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0FX, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 70455 54233
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 27447
- Description
- Plain rectangular cast iron plaque painted in black with inscription in relief, attached to a wrought iron gate and set within stone gatehouse.
- Inscription
- CAREY & SONS LTD SOUTHWELL/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THESE WORKS WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (16 Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 16
- Died
- 16
- Information shown
- surname, forename initials, decorations
- Order of names
- surname
- Maintenance History
- THE INSCRIPTION WAS ORIGINALLY IN WHITE PAINTED LETTERING. THE GATEHOUSE IS LISTED BY HISTORIC ENGLAND (REF: 1045460)
Ceremonies
Dedicated
c1919
- Custodian
- SOUTHWELL TOWN COUNCIL
Components
- Plaque
Height: c 600mm
Width: c 900mm
Made from: Cast Iron
Condition: Good
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 190974
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