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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Pendle
Town
Colne
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 13 August 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
60046

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Current location

Colne Golf Club
Skipton Old Rd
Colne
Pendle
Lancashire
BB8 7EB
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 909 413
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Plaque mounted in nowy-headed frame. Carved, shield-shaped badge at top centre of frame depicting a cross with star at centre and studs at arm terminals. Armorial foliage around shield surmounted by a lion. Frame bordered with nine square, carved rosettes. Inscription in proud lettering.
Inscription
ERECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE/ COLNE GOLF CLUB/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ ALSO TO RECORD THE NAMES OF/ MEMBERS WHO SERVED THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 38
    Served and returned: 34
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Frame
    Measurements: height 1150mm, width 730mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
2007: two decorative rosettes on frame missing
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Golf Club committee
Reference
  • Nelson Leader 19 August 1921

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