Description and History of Site:-
Memorial tablet inside the church porch:
TO THE MEMORY
OF THOSE,
WHO THROUGH ACCIDENTS
LOST THEIR LIVES,
IN CONSTRUCTING THE
RAILWAY WORKS,
BETWEEN SETTLE, AND DENT HEAD.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED
AT THE JOINT EXPENSE,
OF THEIR FELLOW WORKMEN,
AND THE
MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY
1869 TO 1876.
As you leave the porch, notice opposite the door, the grave of John Owen, one of the railway workers, with its inscription in Welsh.
Further Reading and References:-https://scrca.foscl.org.uk/snippets/scrca-note-memorials-scr-construction-workers-holy-ascension-church-settle
https://settlechurch.uk/navvies-of-settle/
https://www.dalescommunityarchives.org.uk/content/catalogue_item/settle-graveyard-project
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Key Words :- Settle Carlisle Railway
Address :- Church of Holy Ascension, Church Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9JA
Grid Ref :- SD 81951 63880
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.070533 , Long -2.277300
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1166604,
Record Date :- 9 March 2023
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason
Grid Ref :- SD 81951 63880
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.070533 , Long -2.277300
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1166604,
Record Date :- 9 March 2023
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason