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    Memorial

    Potterhanworth

    Potterhanworth

    Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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    Current Location

    Village Green, Main Rd, B1202, Potterhanworth, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TF 05488 66141

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    43080
    Description
    Two stepped base surmounted by plinth and obelisk. Black inscription on the sides of the plinth. Whole enclosed by wrought iron fence
    Inscription
    6 O'Clock Face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THIS MONUMENT IS PLACED HERE BY THE PARISHIONERS/ AS A MEMORIAL TO THE/ BRAVE MEN WHO ON/ LAND AND SEA GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918 12 O'Clock Face: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 3 And 9 O'Clocks Faces: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    16
    Died
    16
    Information shown
    surname,rank,forename
    Order of names
    surname,rank,forename
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS THOMAS LONG AND SONS (NOTTINGHAM), Builder

    Costs
    C £120

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    9th March 1920

    COL W V R FANE

    Dedicated

    9th March 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: C 4600MM


    Made from: Granite - Polished


    Condition: Good


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