Memorial

Surfleet

Surfleet cross oblique view

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Current Location

Near the North West corner of St Laurences Churchyard., Gosberton Road (B1356), Surfleet, South Holland, Lincolnshire, PE11 4AB, England

TF 25110 28271

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 20454
Description: Designed on the lines of the medieval wayside calvary. Square pillar base, mounted on three steps, two tablets bearing the names of the fallen for WW1 and WW2. Base surmounted by an octagonal hollow chambered shaft ending with an embattled capital, on which stands a cross.
Inscription: Face 1: PARISHIONERS OF SURFLEET/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ THEIR BODIES ARE BURIED IN PEACE/ BUT THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ Face 2 new: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939 1945/ (Names) Face 2 original: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939 1945./ (Names)

Maker(s): Messrs Bowman and Sons of Grantham, Mason
Wilfred Bond of Grantham, Architect
The Vicars gardener, Landscaper or Paviour
Costs: £193 15s 0d
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: All monies by public subscription
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Landscaping and fencing (by the Vicars gardener) - £3 Land donated by Mrs Alfred Smith of Ivy House, Surfleet Builders - Messrs Bowman & Sons of Grantham for cost £190 15s 0d
Maintenance History: 2022: The original slate tablet on Face 4 has been replaced with a stone one, the wording changed slightly and with an additional name added.