2nd World War memorial tablet, Skelton
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2nd World War memorial tablet, Skelton
Image: © Rose and Trev Clough Taken: 7 Oct 2018
Located inside the village bus shelter - see Image . Inscribed 'In HONOURED MEMORY of THE MEN of this PARISH WHO GAVE their LIVES for their KING and COUNTRY' 1939 - 1945. Five names follow, for more details see the War Memorials Register https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/3119 . The tablet is of stone (looks like Shap granite) with a highly polished surface. Limited photographic skills prevented us from capturing a clearer image.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.710808
Longitude
-2.875042