Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Pendle
Town
Fence
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: May 1922
    Attended by: MRS W HARTLEY
  • Dedicated
    Date: May 1922
    Attended by: REV C R CROOK
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
576

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Current location

515
Wheatley Lane Road
Fence
Pendle
Lancashire
BB12 9EB
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 82852 37484
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Two stepped base with plinth surmounted by pillar and celtic cross. A wreath forms the circle of the cross. Names on plaques on front face of pillar and front face of plinth. A wrought metal arch with floral decoration is situated at front of cross and features a round clock at apex.
Inscription
IN MEMORIAM/ THE CARE OF THEM IS WITH THE MOST HIGH/ HEAR NOT YE THE VOICES RINGING DOWN THE/ AGE ECHOING THE MESSAGE THOUGH THEIR TASK BE DONE PLAQUE: IN HALLOWED AND UNDYING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THIER LIVES FOR GOD KING AND EMPIRE IN THE GRREAT WARS 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bailey, Efwin
Bentley, Cecil
Bentley, Cecil
Berry, Alfred
Bradley, Ernest
Brigg, Arthur
Broughton, James
Broughton, John
Bulcock, Thomas R
Coates, John William
See details for all 44 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 35
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 35
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename,additional
    Order of information: additional,surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Clock
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Arch
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public

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