Royal British Legion War Memorial - Castleford, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 43.485 W 001° 21.289
30U E 608547 N 5954154
This dove of piece is carved on the shaft of a stone cross that forms the main part of a war memorial.
Waymark Code: WM172QZ
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/27/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The Royal British Legion (RBL), formerly the British Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants, as well as all others in need.

This war memorial stands outside their Castleford branch at 117 Powell Street.

The cross is primarily in remembrance of the dead of the two World Wars, but also for all who have fallen in wars. There is the following inscription on the plinth of the cross.
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945
WORLD WARS AND IN ALL
OTHER CONFLICTS
Kind of dove: Dove with olive branch

Used material for the dove: Other (explanation in the long description)

Address:
Royal British Legion Club
117 Powell Street
Castleford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom


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