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Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Pendle
Town
Fence
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Mr J Whittaker Mason Nelson (Sculptor)
Mr Richard Jacques & Mr Metcalfe (Architect)
Messrs Holgate of Fence (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: May 1957
    Attended by: Bishop of Blackburn and local dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: May 1957
    Attended by: Bishop of Blackburn
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3431

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Current location

St Anne's Church
Wheatley Lane
Fence
Pendle
Lancashire
BB12 9EE
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 82457 37161
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Lych gate containing a stone tablet either side of interior.
Inscription
IN PIAM MEMORIAM (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bailey, Edwin
Bentley, Cecil
Bentley, Cecil
Berry, Alfred
Bradley, Ernest
Brigg, Arthur
Broughton, James
Broughton, John
Bulcock, Thos R
Coates, John William
See details for all 44 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 35
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 35
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone / Wood
  • Tablets
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Yorkshire stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Parish council

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