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War Memorial 1914-18

William Reynolds-Stephens
1920

Description

Granite cross with a large bronze plaque set in arms and shaft showing the figure of Christ in the tomb, with two mourning angels, above this the word 'SACRIFICE'.
It was unveiled in 14 November 1920 by Lieutenant General Sir Percy S. Wilkinson.

Inscription(s)

TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE FROM
SALTBURN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR ENGLAND IN THE GREAT WAR
we have no glory great enough for you

Signature

W. Reynolds-Stephens 1919

List of names / Namenslisten / Listes des noms

We have photos of the list(s) of the names on this memorial. Contact us if you want to see these lists.
Wir haben Fotos der Namenslisten auf diesem Denkmal. Kontaktieren Sie uns, wenn Sie diese Listen sehen möchten.
Nous disposons de photos des listes des noms figurant sur ce mémorial. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous souhaitez consulter ces listes. (contact form)

Artist

William Reynolds-Stephens (1862 - 1943), American-born British artist and sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 15 November 1920 (British Newspaper Archive).
United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials, UKNIWM.
Historic England, Sitesearch.

Location (N 54°34'51" - W 0°58'20") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh191; Photograph: 31 July 2019
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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