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    Memorial

    Leasingham

    Face 1 Leasingham cross

    Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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    Current Location

    St Andrew's Church, Captain's Hill, Leasingham, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TF 05653 48530

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    20462
    Description
    Three stepped concrete base surmounted by a plinth, tall shaft and calvary cross. Inscription on tablets set into the sides of the plinth. Additional tablets for World war 2 placed at the base of the plinth. Flower holders stand on each corner of the top step.
    Inscription
    Face 1: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ ALSO/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 45 Face 2 upper and lower plinths: (names) Face 3 upper and lower plinths: (names) Face 4 upper and lower plinths: (names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    Surname, initials, rank, date died, regiment
    Order of names
    date died
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    Order of names
    Undefined
    Maintenance History
    1991: Stepped base replaced as was cracking. Four tablets for WW2 had been loose but were now fixed to the sides.

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    24 April 1921

    Revd Henry Vernon Herber-Parcy, Revd Bernard William Kymer OBE MA R.A.F.

    Unveiled

    24 April 1921

    Air-Commodore C A H Longcroft CMG DSO AFC, Major Imeson

    Custodian
    Leasingham Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Width: 2110mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good


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