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    Memorial

    Marton

    Marton war memorial cross face 1

    Source: ©2024 Colin Murray

    1/8

    Current Location

    St. Margaret's Churchyard, High Street (A156), Marton, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 5AH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 83980 81779

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    43004
    Description
    Three stepped base surmounted by a plinth, tapered shaft and Celtic Cross. Marble tablets attached to faces 1 and 2 of the plinth, dedication and names in leaded lettering.
    Inscription
    Face 1 tablet: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LOST/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ "THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE."/ Face 2 tablet: IN REMEMBRANCE/ OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, initials
    Order of names
    Surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, regiment
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • John Foster of Bridge Street, Gainsborough, Mason

    Maintenance History
    2003: Memorial needs cleaning

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1st August 1921

    D Sandars JP, Revd. Isaac Holmes Mallinder, Revd. George Sherwell, Revd. John Barber

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3500mm

    Width: 2450mm

    Depth: 2450mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1146582

    Tablets

    Made from: Marble


    Condition: Good


    • https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/258317/
    • https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Lincolnshire/Marton.html
    • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland