Iain Macleod blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: In this churchyard lies the Rt. Hon. Iain Macleod M.P. 1913 - 1970 First elected to Parliament in 1950 as MP for Enfield West. He rose through several ministerial positions to the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer. A post he held for only three weeks before his untimely death. The granite cross in the far south east corner of the churchyard marks the position of the grave. Recorded plaque organisation: Gargrave Parish Council.

Iain Macleod MP was a prominent British Conservative politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, though his tenure was cut short by his death at age 57; he is remembered for his progressive policies and significant influence within the Conservative Party.