Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial
Scout Memorial

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A boy scout is in full accoutrements, stands at the salute with his left arm placed across his body. The square plinth beneath has various inscriptions.
Title

Scout Memorial

Date

1919

Medium

yellow sandstone

Measurements

H 150 x W 40 x D 40 cm (E);
Plinth: H 190 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

BB9_AG_S090

Work type

War memorial

Owner

Pendle Borough Council

Custodian

Pendle Borough Council

Access

at all times

Inscription description

main inscription on the front of the pedestal; at the side: SACRIFICE / FOR US; at the base: BE PREPARED; TO THE / GLORIOUS MEMORY / OF THE / NELSON SCOUTS / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR

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Located at

Market Square, Nelson

BB9 7PU

Located in the forecourt area between Nelson Town Centre Library, the Town Hall and the new Liberata Business Centre.