WAR MEMORIALwar memorial · England

"Scouts of this place let this of you be said, that you who live are worthy of your dead, these gave their lives that you who live may reap

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This memorial commemorates the Scouts from this locality who made the ultimate sacrifice. It stands as a testament to their dedication and to the values they upheld. The inscription serves as a direct message to those who survived, urging them to live lives that honour the memory and sacrifice of their fallen comrades. It highlights a profound connection between the living and the dead, underscoring the enduring impact of their service on the community. The memorial’s presence encourages ongoing reflection on the meaning of sacrifice and remembrance within the Scouting movement and the wider community.

The tradition of erecting war memorials gained significant momentum after the First World War, as communities across the United Kingdom sought to honour the vast numbers of individuals lost in the conflict. These memorials often served as central points for local remembrance, acknowledging contributions from various civic groups, including youth organisations like the Scouts. Placing such a memorial would have been a profoundly important communal act, reflecting the shared grief and collective desire to ensure that the sacrifices made were never forgotten. This particular memorial speaks to the specific impact of the wars on the Scouting community, reflecting their unique contribution.

Currently, precise location details for this memorial are not specified beyond its designation as a "war-memorial" in "England". Visitors should seek out local information or consult relevant heritage registers to determine its exact placement within this unnamed locality. Once located, it can be approached with appropriate respect, remembering that such sites are dedicated spaces of remembrance and contemplation. The memorial stands as a silent sentinel, inviting quiet reflection from all who visit.

Inscription

"Scouts of this place let this of you be said, that you who live are worthy of your dead, these gave their lives that you who live may reap a richer harvest 'ere you fall asleep"
Transcribed from the war memorial at Location details from OpenStreetMap.

Background

"Scouts of this place let this of you be said, that you who live are worthy of your dead, these gave their lives that you who live may reap a richer harvest 'ere you fall asleep"

Source: OpenStreetMap. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

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