Royston War Memorial
Source: Copyright Linda Hutton (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
St John the Baptist church, Church St, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QZ, England
SE 36455 11219
Church of England
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J T WRIGHT AND SONS, Builder
MR J MITCHELL BOTTOMLEY, Architect
Dedicated
August 1918
Rt Hon Viscount Galway
Unveiled
1st August 1918
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
St John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QZ, England
SE 36402 11246
Church of England
December 1997
The War Memorial at Royston Church was moved to its present site at the east end of the Church in December 1997. Some major work was being done on and around the Church Tower at the time and the memorial was very near. It was decided to move the Memorial to save damage during the Tower work.
Height: C 6000MM
Width: C 1500MM
Depth: C 1500MM
Made from: Stone - Bolton Woods
Condition: Good
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Good