Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Wigan
Town
Ince In Makerfield
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21st September 1950
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21st September 1950
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Lost
WM Reference
27141

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Previous locations
  • On outside wall at west end of Church
    St Marys Church
    Ince In Makerfield
    Wigan
    Greater Manchester
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SD 580 040
    Denomination: Church of England
Description
Rectangular stone tablet set into wall.The stone eroded over the years, and was not salvaged when the church was demolished in 1978. A replacement plaque was made WMR 75203, bearing the names.
Inscription
IN THIS GARDEN WE REMEMBER THOSE FROM THE PARISH WHO DIED IN THE WAR 1939-1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 30
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 30
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Mansfield
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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