Combined War Memorial - New Road, Great Barford, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 09.178 W 000° 20.613
30U E 681728 N 5781379
This is the modern war memorial in Great Barford situated in its own memorial garden in the village.
Waymark Code: WMAV0V
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/25/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Great Barford obtained the stone that is used for this memorial from Asda for no charge. The names are inscribed as they are on the other village memorials with the Vicar dedicating it with Sandy Royal British Legion in attendance.

The inscription reads:

'Remembrance garden and memorial to those who gave their lives in conflict. May those who rest here find peace. Opened 23rd April 2004.'
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 04/23/2004

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Local Authority

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

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Physical Address of Monument: Not listed

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