Memorial

Harrold

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Current Location

Junction of The Green and High Street, High Street, Harrold, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK43 7BH, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 95073 56802

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 1934
Description: Two-stepped square base surmounted by a tapering two-stage square sectioned plinth, ornate square collar with a tapering square sectioned obelisk. The whole memorial is surrounded by paving and a small garden which is enclosed by low posts and decorative single iron railing with centre twists. In turn, a vertical loop-top metal fence further encloses the area. Leaded inscriptions on upper plinth.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : TO THE MEMORY OF / THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND MEN / OF THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / [Names] / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION 3 o'clock face : 1939 - 1945 / [Names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 19
Died: 19
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank
Additional Information: Names are weathered; referenced website clarifies names

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank
Additional Information: Names are weathered; referenced website clarifies names.

History

Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: Re-lettering c. 1987

Conservation

Custodian: Harrold Parish Council

Components

Obelisk

Height: 6OOO mm

Width: 115 mm

Depth: 115 mm

Made from: Granite - Aberdeen

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1471692

Listed Oct 2020

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Harrold

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