Memorial

Farnley

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Current Location

Lawns Lane, Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5TR, England

SE 24873 31966

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 64143
Description: Stone obelisk with a three tiered staggered base, tapering into a level top. Tablets set into the faces half way up and an additional tablet is mounted below on the front face. Stone tablets protrude from the upper section of the obelisk, with religious figures painted on the surface. Stands within a level concrete area, surrounded by a curved wall. The Left hand side of the memorial: First face: The upper block has a relief of a female holding a baby with the name WILLIE GREENHOUGH carved above it. The lower tablet lists the men of New Farnley killed in The First World War. 2nd Face: The upper has a relief of soldier in greatcoat meeting a child, the second a tablet with inscription and the third with a tablet of names from the Second World War. The right hand side of the memorial. 3rd face: The upper block is the relief of a sailor with the name Harry Shires carved above it (An injured soldier who died shortly after the conflict). The lower tablet lists the men from 'Old' Farnley killed in The First World War. The Final Face/Rear: a relief of a sword on the upper block and the rest is blank.
Inscription: TO THE MEN/ OF FARNLEY/ ALL HONOUR/ GIVE TO THOSE/ WHO NOBLY/ STRIVING/ NOBLY FELL/ THAT WE/ MIGHT/ LIVE/ 1914 1918

Maintenance History: The memorial was restored in 2015 after local people formed a group. 2013: In need of general cleaning. Concerned party is in discussion with the Council regarding potential solution.