Memorial

Netherthong

Netherthong memorial

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

Street corner opposite church., All Saints Church, 124, Town Gate, Netherthong, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EJ, England

SE 13942 09674

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 65435
Description: Celtic-style cross with sword of sacrifice superimposed, on double rectangular base, the upper part with scrolled volutes draped with laurel sprays. The lettering is in black and the whole is surounded by a wall and railings.
Inscription: Foot of cross: 1914 - 1919/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO MADE/ THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN/ THE GREAT WAR. 6 o'clock face: : "The men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt,/ They were a wall unto us both night and day."(Names) 9 o'clock face: EUROPEAN WAR/ 1939 - 45/ (Names) 3 o'clock face: (Names)

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Fence/ Railing

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good