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War Memorial, Houghton


The war memorial in Houghton is located in the churchyard of St John's Church. The memorial was unveiled in April 1922 and is inscribed with the names of 32 local servicemen who lost their lives in the First World War. The memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Houghton War Memorials Historic Buildings and Monuments in Stanwix Rural
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Houghton War Memorial
- "...First World War memorial, 1922. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Houghton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St John’s Church, Brunstock Lane, Houghton, Cumbria. It is prominently situated close …
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Memorial: HOUGHTON - WW1
- "...Granite Cross surmounting a plinth and a two stage base, with a sheathed sword and belt on the front face of the cross. Inscription IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF …
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St Johns Church Yard Houghton War Memorial
- Includes personal narratives of those named on the memorial.
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