Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Leeds
Town
Ledsham
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
92535

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Current location

Just south west of the church porch
All Saints Churchyard
Park Lane
Ledsham
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 5LN
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 45641 29762
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Stone calvary cross with protecting gable. 4 steps lead up to plinth with dedication on front and names on the two sides. Laurel wreaths are carved on the moulding above leading to the cross.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM/ LEDSHAM, LEDSTON & NEWTON/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 On the two sides: (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Baxter, W H
Blueman, W
Coates, J
Coates, W
Dunwell, C
Lazenby, A
Lazenby, W
Moore, W
Smith, N C
Tilley, G L
See details for all 14 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Surname
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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