Memorial

Heath and Reach Obelisk

Heath and Reach WW1 nmaes (1)

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

St Leonard's Churchyard, Leighton Rd, Heath and Reach, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 0EQ, England

SP 92484 27714

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 1649
Description: ON SQUARE BASE
Inscription: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH, WHO FOUGHT AND GAVE / THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / "By the soul only, the nations / shall be great and free" / WORDSWORTH

Unveiled

14th August 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

14th August 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Obelisk

Height: 4380mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Plinth

Width: 1220MM

Depth: 1220MM

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good

Bedfordshire County Record Office: Minute Book of Heath and Reach Memorial Committee