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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Kirklees
Town
Dewsbury
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
72756

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Current location

Dewsbury Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Dewsbury
Kirklees
West Yorkshire
WF13 3QL
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 23258 21136
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Latin cross with a Sword of Sacrifice set on a square plinth and octagonal base. The whole is set in a circular garden border with a low retaining wall.
Inscription
(Unknown)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: Undefined
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: Undefined
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • DEWSBURY CEMETERY
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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