Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Keld War Memorial, Keld DL11 6LJ


Keld is a small scenic and remote village in the upper reaches of Swaledale. It derives it's name from kelda the norse name for a spring. It's World War I memorial is probably unique in only having four names on it.


The Great War 1914 - 1918

Those whose names are on this wall
For their country gave their all:
Coming hither, passing hence,
Hold their names in reverence.

Richard Alderson
Thomas Clarkson
William Waller Hutchinson
Robert Rukin

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