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    Memorial

    Silkstone

    Silkstone War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Linda Hutton (Barnsley War Memorials Project)

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    Current Location

    Village Green., Martin Croft, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 28976 05867

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    28120
    Description
    Two-stepped base surmounted by wall plinth shaft and cross. Inscription on the front face of the wall. Wings extend on the left and right hand sides of the memorial. Laurel branch on the face of the cross.
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK FACE: IN/ MEMORY/ 1914 1919/ (Names) LEFT SIDE: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Served
    12
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Forename, surname.
    Order of names
    Forename, surname.
    Maker(s)
    • A E GELDER, Builder

    Maintenance History
    1986: CHILDREN DEMOLISHED THE CROSS WHEN THEY WERE PLAYING ON IT. SEE FILE FOR FULL DETAILS. TO FACILITATE REPAIRS IT WAS NECESSARY TO SHORTEN THE HEIGHT OF THE CROSS

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    07th July 1922

    UNKNOWN

    Dedicated

    07th July 1922

    UNKNOWN

    Rededicated

    03rd September 1972

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Previous Location(s)

    Silkstone Church, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 29093 05847

    Year of move

    1972

    Reason for move

    The cross formed part of the church boundary but traffic vibrations dislodged the base and it was decided to move it.

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1436776

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1436776 (accessed 10/06/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    96096

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