Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Altar or altar part
District
Bolton
Town
Westhoughton
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
61410

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Current location

The URC Church was formerly known as 'The Bethel'.
Westhoughton URC
Park Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3BX
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 65803 05784
Denomination: United Reformed

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Description
A polished wooden enclosed altar table with three panels to the front. The centre panel holds the relief carved inscription and names. Either side, the panels are decorated with fretwork, with a gothic arch on each. Above the panels is a narrow carved border resembling three drawers, separated by a carved flower boss.
Inscription
1939 -1945 IN MEMORIAM/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barton, Richard
Bateson, Norman
Gorse, Joseph
Hampson, Talbot
Lee, Harold
Pilkington, Henry
Platt, Fred
Swarbrick, James
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Altar
    Measurements: height 2000mm, width 1500mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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