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Sough Park, Earby
Town or City: Earby
County: Lancashire
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM3260
Value of grant: £2500.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme
Year: 2012
UKNIWM reference number: 3315
This war memorial consists of an ornate World War I cenotaph with a bronze plaque on each face commemorating the fallen soldiers from Earby. It is located in Sough Park. The cenotaph stands on an octagonal plinth and projecting steps, on which are set four stones each containing a bronze plaque dedicated to the fallen of Second World War. The cenotaph is topped by a carved stone interpretation of an eternal flame and on each face is carved 
cross decorations and scrolls, above which are lion heads in relief.
In 2013 War Memorials Trust offered a grant of £2,500 towards conservation of the memorial. This included cleaning using a DOFF steam cleaning system, removal of previous inappropriate cement mortar and replacement with a hydraulic lime mortar. The bronze plaques were cleaned, selectively re-patinated and waxed using a microcrystalline wax for protection.
The memorial was designed by W A Quarmby of Burnley and built of Portland stone by Smith Brothers of Burnley. It was unveiled at a dedication ceremony held on 8 April 1922. The Second World War plaques were added by F T Fairchild and Son of Barnoldswick and a re-dedication ceremony took place on 9 October 1949.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM3260
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 3315
War Memorials Online: 133373
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
