War Memorial, Rawtenstall cemetery

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241559

Reference identifier

ZRO20140415001

Title

War Memorial, Rawtenstall cemetery

Place

Rawtenstall

General notes

"This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999."

From the Rossendale Family History & Heraldry Society website 15/04/2014

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