Memorial

Wildsworth

Men Of Wildsworth

Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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Current Location

at the south end of the village in the neglected part of the cemetery. St John's church was here but has been demolished., Wildsworth Cemetery, Main Street, Wildsworth, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 3BD, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 80813 97641

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 62391
Description: Stone base with names inscribed, surmounted by a tall Celtic cross. A dedicatory inscription on lower section of cross. Names and inscription in lead lettering.
Inscription: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 4
Died: 4
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname

History

Maintenance History: 2006: The memorial appears weathered and is in an area of the cemetery which is overgrown.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

c1920

clergy/parishioners

Dedicated

c1920

clergy/parishioners

Conservation

Custodian: P.C.C.

Components

Cross

Height: 2000mm

Width: 750mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Further Information

The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland