Memorial

Arkengarthdale (Langthwaite) WW1 and WW2

Langthwaite WW1 and WW2

Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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Current Location

by the roadside in Langthwaite village. Memorial is in small enclosure at side of road between church and Methodist chapel., Arkengarthdale Cenotaph, Booze Road, Langthwaite, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, DL11 6RD, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 00330 02604

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 30302
Description: Stone patte cross on octagonal shaft broaching into a square block set on a three-stepped base with a stone flower holder on the bottom step. The top and middle steps are engraved with a commemoration and names: the top step is generally square with an arched, sculpted effect; the middle and base step are square and octagonal respectively. The cross is located within a walled remembrance garden.
Inscription: Base of shaft: 1914/ 1918 Around three-sides of top step: THEIR NAMES/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE Top step, 3 o'clock: (Names) Top step, 6 o'clock: FOR THE/ GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF ARKENGARTHDALE/ WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. Top step, 9 o'clock: (Names) Middle step: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 5
Died: 5
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Forenames, surname

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: c. 3650mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Wall

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good