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Lamplugh

Lamplugh war memorial cross stands on a pedestal upon which are engraved names and an inscription. It is constructed of grey granite stone. It is located in the churchyard of St Michael's. When the names of the fallen of World War II were added it as moved from its original site under the West window to face the Church.

A conservation project was undertaken in 2007 to restore the memorial. War Memorials Trust provided a grant of £500 towards the cost of levelling up the memorial which had tilted, cleaning and re-lettering.

The memorial was funded by public subscription. It was erected in 1921, built by Messrs Beattie and Co. of Carlisle. A dedication service took place in June of that year. It was attended by The Bishop of Carlisle, Rev Basil Sherwen the Rector of Dean and Rev. R. Haythornthwaite the Recor of Lamplugh. The memorial was unveiled by Colonal D. J. Mason D.S.O. The Last Post was played, the choir sang O valiant heart and attendees laid their tributes.

The inscription reads:

There was War in Heaven, Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon.

In proud and grateful memory of the Sons of this Parish, who, when there was War on Earth 1914 - 1918 fought against evil and gave their lives but their cause prevailed.

Their name liveth for evermore.

Pte. J. Armstrong           8th Border
Pte. W. J. Beckerleg       5th Border
Pte. J. S. Bell                C'Bury Inf. N.Z.
Pte. A. Bland                 8th Border
Pte. H. Brown                3rd Border
Pte. W. Brown               7th Border
Sergt. J. W. Cuthbertson 8th Border
Capt. R. F. B. Dickinson   L'Pool Scots
Capt. A. P. Dickinson      L'Pool Scots
Capt. R. S. Dickinson      16th London Regt
Lt. J. A. Dickinson          7th The Queens
Pte. J. E. Dixon              28th Lancs
Pte. J. T. Fell                6th Aust
Pte. W. J. Fell               2nd Lincs
Pte. J. Graham              5th Border
Pte. T. Graham             16th R. Wrwicks.
Pte. T. Holmes              25th North. Fus.
Pte. J. Hunter               11th Border
Pte. W. Hunter              King’s L’pool
Pte. H. Jackson             Canadians
Pte. H. Moore               1st Lanc. Fus.
Pte. J. Price                 7th Border
Pte. J. P. Rankin           11th Border
Pte. W. Reay               1st Lancs. Fus.
Pte. J. Spedding           8th Border
Pte. T. Spedding          5th Border
Pte. J.E. Sewell            23rd R. Fus.
Cnr. W.R. Stephenson   R.F.A.
Pte. E.G. Wood            11th Border
Pte. J. Wright              1st Border 

Also in grateful memory of the Men who died in the War 1939 - 1945.

L.A.C J. Benn Royal Air Force
Gnr P. Johnson Royal Artillery
Pte T. Johnson Border Regiment
Cpl A. Sessford Coldstream Guards

Further information

War Memorials Trust reference WM2052
UK National Inventory of War Memorials:

If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org

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