Memorial

Lane End

Lane End Memorial - front face

Source: Copyright Chris Leach (WMO/129330)

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Type of Memorial
Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number
97657
Description
Tall, square-section, stone pillar, standing on a plinth recessed into the ground and surrounded by cobbled bricks. Plain Latin cross incised on front face. WW1 names on LH face and WW2 names on RH face, all incised in capital script. Crew of 420 (RCAF) Squadron Lancaster RF150 QB-W, who were killed when their aircraft crashed close to the village, added separately beneath the local names
Inscription
LH face: 1914 - 1918/ (names) RH face: 1939 - 1945/ (names)/RCAF (names)
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated
37
Died
37
Information shown
Forename, surname
Order of names
Surname
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated
27
Died
27
Information shown
Forename, surname
Order of names
Surname
Sponsor Type
public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

2002

Components

Pillar

Height: c2000 mm

Width: c600 mm

Depth: c600 mm


Made from: Stone


Condition: Good