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    Memorial

    Hackthorn

    Hackthorn cross 2023

    Source: ©2023 Colin Murray

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    Current Location

    Roadside opposite the Bus stop- I drove past twice and still missed it., Main Street at the corner of Chapel Lane, opposite a bus shelter, Hackthorn, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, LN2 3PN, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 99663 82445

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    20297
    Description
    Two -stepped base and plinth surmounted by tapering shaft and cross. Inscription and names in leaded lettering on three sides of the plinth and Face 1 of the top step. First World War names inscribed on the top plynth, Second World War names inscribed on the middle plynth
    Inscription
    Face 1 plinth: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN FROM/ HACKTHORN/ WHO SERVED THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 - 1918/ +/ NOUGHT SHALL MAKE US RUE/ IF ENGLAND TO ITSELF DO REST BUT TRUE/ Face 1 top step: 1939 (Names) 1945/ Face 2 plinth: THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (Names)/ Face 4 plinth: THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs M Tuttell and Son of Lincoln, Mason

    Maintenance History
    2023: Names and dedication very difficult to read. 2013: Names are difficult to read.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    29 May 1920

    Major Weston Cracroft Amcotts MC, Revd James Boodle MA, local dignitaries and parishioners

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c3000mm

    Width: c1500mm

    Depth: c1500mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Lincolnshire Chronicle 5 JUNE 1920
    • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland