Memorial Obelisk - Brotherton, UK - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

The obelisk stands on a two step base both of which are made of sand stone. The lower step has plaques dedicated to the men who died in the First Wprld War, and later plaques were added to the upper step to commemorate the Second World War.

A Christian Cross is carved into the front and back face of the obelisk.

The original front face plaque for WWI.

1914     1918
IN GLORIOUS AND
EVERLASTING
MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF
BROTHERTON
WHO FELL IN
THE GREAT WAR

There is a biblical quote on the rear of the obelisk

BUT THE MEN WERE
VERY GOOD TO US
AND WE WERE NOT
HURT
THEY WERE A WILL
UNTO US BOTH BY
NIGHT
AND DAY
1 SAMUEL.XXV. 15.16

Private or Public Monument?: Other Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: WWI Obelisk opposite St. Edward the Confessor Church Church Street Brotherton, North Yorkshire United Kingdom WF11 9HG Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed

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