Memorial

Almondbury

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On the roadside, in front of Almondbury Parish Church, on the junction of Fenay Lane, Westgate and Northgate., Parish Church, Fenay Lane, Almondbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, HD5 8XE, England

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SE 16874 15040

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 29110
Description: Hexagonal cross surmounting a four stepped hexagonal base and plinth. Names are inscribed onto tablets, set into a curved wall behind the cross. There are five slate tablets for the First World War names, and two stone tablets for the Second World War names, with the dedication inscribed into the capping stones of the wall in black paint. There are two wooden benches in front of the wall.
Inscription: Wall: 1914 - 1919 REMEMBER THE MEN OF ALMONDBURY WHO DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ Plinth: REST ETERNAL GRANT THEM LORD

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 108
Died: 108
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname,forename

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 46
Died: 46
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname,forename

History

Maker(s): SIR CHARLES A NICHOLSON, Designer
MESSRS GRAHAM AND JESSOP LTD, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 2012: refurbished. 2010: refurbished by Stevenson Memorials of Huddersfield, for Kirklees Council. Cleaned and lettering.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

14th May 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

14th May 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

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Almondbury

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