Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Bradford
Town
Eccleshill
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
28825

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Current location

ST LUKES CHURCH
Harrogate Rd
Eccleshill
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 3NS
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 18560 35570
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Lych gate with panels on the front flanking the gateway. Large plain white painted latin cross mounted on top of the gateway.
Inscription
1939 1945 (RH PANEL) GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ (NAMES) (LH PANEL) THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 41
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 41
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Plaques / Panels with names
    Measurements: height 1070MM, width 360MM
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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