Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Craven
Town
Thornton-in-Craven
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71427

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Road
Thornton-in-Craven
Craven
North Yorkshire
BD23 3TS
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 90156 48325
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two step marble base. This dedication is on the lower level base.
Inscription
.…./ALSO GEORGE [ALTON] THEIR BELOVED SON/WHO DIED IN FRANCE AUG 14TH 1918/AGED 22 YEARS
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alton, George
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, relationships, place of death, date of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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