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    Memorial

    Ferrybridge

    Ferrybridge WW1 names (1)

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

    1/6

    Current Location

    Junction of High St and Fishergate, High St/Fishergate, Ferrybridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 48388 24408

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    © WMR-29135

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    29135
    Description
    SMALL PLAIN OBELISK WITH SQUARE THREE STEPPED PLINTH FRONT FACE IS DECORATED WITH A WREATH AND SWORD IN HIGH RELIEF
    Inscription
    1914 - 1918/ LEST WE FORGET/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    38
    Died
    38
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS G FOSTER AND CO, Mason

    Costs
    £300
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    CLEANED ANNUALLY. FILE CONTAINS PHOTOS FROM 1992 AND 1999, SHOWING BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING. SURVEYED BY WAKEFIELD DC, 5 MAY 1999

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    23rd September 1921

    COL C C MOXON CMG DSO TD

    Dedicated

    23rd September 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Previous Location(s)

    OLD TOLL HOUSE, Ferrybridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England

    Year of move

    1960

    Reason for move

    NEAR THE OLD SIDE OF THE ROAD

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 4000MM

    Width: 1750MM

    Depth: 400MM


    Made from: Granite - Aberdeen


    Condition: Good