Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Eden
Town
Nenthead
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
18165

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Current location

On the North wall of the church
St John's Church
Valley View
Nenthead
Eden
Cumbria
CA9 3DS
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 74520 41516
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular wooden board with triangular pedimented top. Inscription in gold painted lettering.
Inscription
They died for peace - let us live for it./ This tablet is dedicated to the/ memory of Nenthead men who gave/ their lives in the war 1939 - 1945./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Cousin, R
Dixon, H
Elliott, T
Liverick, W
Rutherford, D
Wright, E
See details for all 6 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, rank, initials of forenames
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: depth 40mm, height 720mm, width 790mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Association of Northumberland Local History Societies WMSN54.2

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