Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
South Lakeland
Town
Coniston
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
4116

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Current location

St Andrew's Church
Tilberthwaite Avenue
Coniston
South Lakeland
Cumbria
LA21 8ED
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 30235 97576
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted cast bronze plaque with a crossing the rectangular arch above the inscription.
Inscription
THESE MEN OF CONISTON/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY 1914 - 1918./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Armstrong, John Chas
Barrow, Barnett
Barrow, James Henry
Baxter, Charles Wm
Bennett, James
Bennett, John
Cohen, Adolphus Broadfield
Dowthwaite, Robert
Eyers, William Henry
Kirkby, Benjamin
See details for all 21 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 21
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 21
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 20mm, height 680mm, width 430mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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