Memorial

Plungar

Source: Copyright Richard Macfarlane

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Current Location

On corner of Frog Lane & Barkestone Lane,, Frog Lane, Plungar, Melton, Leicestershire, NG13 0JE, England

SK 76828 33836

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 14789
Description: Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a three-stage square sectioned plinth, ornate capstone & square sectioned tapering obelisk with a Sword of Sacrifice in heavy relief on each of the four faces. Beneath the sword point on front face is an unidentified object in relief. Capital letters "P A X" in relief at base of front face of obelisk. Upper step of base has stone block extensions at the 3, 6, 9 & 12 o'clock positions. An incised inscription tablet is set into front face of upper column-cornered plinth with another smaller tablet set into the lower stage plinth. Letters " N, M & W " within the main inscription are stylised. The whole memorial is bordered by a small gravelled area & lawn, further enclosed on three sides by a hedge, the front fourth side consisting of a hooped-top metal fence with gate.
Inscription: Upper plinth face : IN PROUD MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / PLUNGAR / WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919 / (7 NAMES) Lower plinth face : GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS / (1 NAME)

Obelisk

Height: 3500 mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1467704

Listed Jan 2020