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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Pendle
Town
Nelson
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Allen Jones (Wood Carver)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
60434

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Current location

Nelson Library
Market Square
Nelson
Pendle
Lancashire
BB9 7PU
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 858 379
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Board of polished oak listing the names of those who served up to April 1915.
Inscription
ROLL OF HONOUR/ NELSON HEROES WHO HAVE JOINED THE SERVICES/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1766
    Served and returned: 1766
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
History
Replica of original Roll of those who served which was housed in Nelson Library until mislaid circa 2000 (Our ref. 42576)
Costs

Memorial: £2500

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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