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    Memorial

    Freckleton Obelisk

    The memorial obelisk

    Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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    Current Location

    LYTHAM ROAD AND KIRKHAM ROAD, Lytham Road, Freckleton, Fylde, Lancashire, PR4 1EE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 43013 29059

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    556
    Description
    A square section, tapering obelisk set on a rectangular, moulded arched top and base plinth on a two stepped base. Set in a well maintained garden at the crossroads.
    Inscription
    IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF / THE MEN OF / FRECKLETON / WHO FOUGHT AND FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / ALSO / 1939-1945 Reverse Side: LEST WE FORGET (Names)
    War
    Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    year died,forename
    War
    20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    year died,forename
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    16
    Died
    16
    Information shown
    forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1926

    UNKNOWN

    Custodian
    PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Obelisk

    Made from: Granite - Polished


    Condition: Good