Great War - Milnthorpe Square, Cumbria UK
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martlakes
N 54° 13.619 W 002° 46.271
30U E 514917 N 6008800
On the western edge of the grassy area in front of the church, stands this graceful memorial to the 'Milnthorpe Lads who died for God King and Country in the Great War for Freedom 1914-18'.
Waymark Code: WM35CY
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/12/2008
Views: 6
The slender cross rises from a cross shaped base. The front faces have the inscriptions on. There are 21 names listed, and include where they fell: Gallipoli, Belgium, France and Turkey. Two of the dates given are in 1919 and January 1920.
The space around it makes this an attractive memorial, one not tucked away in a corner.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/01/1920
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Council
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
Physical Address of Monument: Not listed
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