Plenmeller War Memorial Cairn
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Description
"Plenmeller War Memorial Cairn, which stands on Plenmeller Common, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the First World War; * Design: a drystone cairn built in local materials using traditional construction techniques......The memorial, also known as The Currick, was built before 1939. Shepherds known to have worked the area at that time include Mr Johnson, Mr Collins, Mr Short, and Mr Wighams. It was cared for during the Second World War by Mr Short. When opencast coal mining commenced in 1991, the promontory on which the memorial stands was worked around. A plaque raised by UK Coal was dedicated on 30 July 2007...." -
Owner
Historic England -
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Further information
Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1439867
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Added by: Pat Thomson
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