Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lancashire
Town
Newburgh
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91259

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Current location

Christ Church Churchyard
Course Lane
Newburgh
West Lancashire
Lancashire
WN8 7UB
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 48151 10361
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A sandstone headstone with an elaborate arch with a finial and supports carrying floral motifs. The inscription is incised.
Inscription
.../ Also of Pte. Henry Ashcroft,/ Son of the above/ Killed in Action & Interred in France/ July 31st 1917, Aged 19 years/ ....
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ashcroft, Henry
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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: Rank, forename, surname, relationship, manner, country, date of death and burial, age
    Order of information: Rank, forename, surname, relationship, manner, country, date of death and burial, age
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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