Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kirklees
Town
Dewsbury
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
87855

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Current location

Longcauseway Church
36 The princess of wales precinct
Dewsbury
Kirklees
West Yorkshire
WF13 1NH
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 24651 21666
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Brass short pedimented plaque on an ornate black wood backboard. The black has a double incised line border with red floral design at each corner. The inscription is incised in black capital lettering below a small incised laurel wreath.
Inscription
1914 - 1919/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ CONNECTED WITH THE CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LVIES DURING THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR/ (Names)/ "THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US,/ BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY".
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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