Gosforth Obelisk

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Memorial details

Memorial type

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)

Maker

Thomas Preston (Makers)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 25 Sep 1921
Attended by: Sir Aubrey Brocklebank

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

3960

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Current location

Denton Hill
leading to Wasdale Road
Gosforth
Copeland
Cumbria
CA20 1EG
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 06917 03543
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Grey granite obelisk surrounded by circular sandstone walls with benches.

Inscription

TO THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 On lower pedestal: 1939 - 1945 Planter: DONATED BY GOSFORTH WI/JUNE 2000

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined
Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Obelisk
Measurements: depth 700mm, height 3000mm, width 700mm
Materials: Granite

Listing information

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Condition

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History

2000: An additional planter was added at the base of the memorial.

Costs

Comments: Land given by JB Wrigley, Chairman of the Parish Council

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Reference

West Cumberland Times 28/9/1921 page 3e

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