Memorial

St Annes Church

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Current Location

On the North side of the churchyard, facing out onto the road junction, St Annes RC Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, Lancashire, L39 4TG, England

OS Grid Reference

SD 40959 07720

Denomination

Roman Catholic

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 3408
Description: A battered rectangular column, with a dedication in the lower section and a carved wreath in relief in the central section, surmounted by crucifix and soldier lying supine. Two short columns to the left and right carry the names of the fallen - WW1 on the front faces, and WW2 on the inward-facing sides. The names are given in date order and are in lead lettering.
Inscription: BE MINDFUL O LORD OF THY SERVANTS OUR BRETHREN WHO HAVE FALLEN IN THE GREAT WARS 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945 AND GONE BEFORE US WITH THE SIGN OF FAITH TO THESE AND TO ALL THAT SLEEP IN CHRIST GRANT A PLACE OF REFRESHMENT LIGHT AND PEACE. AMEN

Commemoration

War: 20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: forename

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 39
Died: 39
Information shown: surname,year died,forename
Order of names: year died,surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: year died,forename,decorations
Order of names: year died

History

Maintenance History: SEPTEMBER 2006: Listed grade 2

Conservation

Components

Column

Height: 7000MM

Width: 2000MM

Depth: 2000MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Lettering

Made from: Lead

Condition: Poor