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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Bowland - WW1

    R Slater 1990

    Source: Copyright R Slater 1990

    1/6

    Current Location

    Root Hill, Dunsop Bridge, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, BB7 3AZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 65914 50031

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    577
    Description
    Patte cross set on a shaft, plinth and two steps. The dedication is on the 6o'clock face with the names on the 12o'clock.
    Inscription
    BACK: TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO "AT THE CALL/OF KING AND COUNTRY,/ LEFT ALL THAT WAS DEAR TO/THEM.ENDURED HARDNESS,/ FACED DANGER, AND FINALLY/ PASSED OUT OF THE SIGHT/ OF MEN BY THE PATH OF/ DUTY AND SELF SACRIFICE,/ GIVING UP THEIR OWN LIVES/ THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE/ IN FREEDOM"/ (Names) FRONT: THESE MEN OF/ BOWLAND/ DIED FOR ENGLAND/ 1914-1919
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR HENRY ANDERSON PALEY, Architect

    • MR THOMS OF LANCASTER, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1920

    UNKNOWN

    Custodian
    BOWLAND FOREST (HIGH DIVISION) PC

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3720MM

    Width: 2216MM

    Depth: 2160MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good