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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cenotaph
District
South Bedfordshire
Town
Kensworth
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 17 December 1920
    Attended by: Mr Desmond Harmsworth
  • Dedicated
    Date: 17 December 1920
    Attended by: Rev J Ogden
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
7747

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Current location

in front of the church
not inside.
Methodist Church
Common Road
Kensworth
South Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
LU6 3RH
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 03343 18033
Denomination: Methodist

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Description
Small cenotaph on plinth and concrete base, with a wreath on front face. White marble tablet bearing inscription on front face. Additional marble tablet for the Second World War below the First World War dedication.
Inscription
WW1 tablet : (19 NAMES) / WHO FELL FOR THE / SACRED CAUSE OF / LIBERTY AND FREEDOM / IN THE WAR OF 1914 - 18 / NOW THE LABOURER'S TASK IS O'ER, / NOW THE BATTLE DAY IS PAST. / NOW UPON THE FARTHER SHORE / LAND THE VOYAGERS AT LAST / FATHER, IN THEY GRACIOUS KEEPING / SAVE WE NOW THY SERVANTS SLEEPING WW2 tablet : 1939 - 1945 / (4 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, Percy
Bradwin, Ernest
Collier, George
Collier, Leonard
Cook, Alec
Cutler, Sidney
Dickens, Maurice
Durrant, Arthur
Flitton, George
Hazel, John
See details for all 23 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically
Components
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: depth 590 mm, height 2740 mm, width 700 mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Site: £30

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • Luton News, 22 December 1920

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