Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Rossendale
Town
Whitworth
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
63077

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Current location

St Anselms Church
John Street
Whitworth
Rossendale
Lancashire
OL12 8DB
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 88601 18774
Denomination: Roman Catholic

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Description
Lancelate brass plaque set on a wooden base. At the top is a red celtic cross set on a sunburst with the lettering below in black.
Inscription
MATER IMMACULATA NOSTRA/ ORA PRO ANIMABUS/ FAMULORUM TUORUM QUI IN BELLO MAGNO OBIVERUNT. (Names)/ 1914 R.I.P. 1919 Translation: OUR IMMACULATE MOTHER / PRAY FOR THE SOULS / OF YOUR FAMILIES WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 / 1918
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 510mm, width 250mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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