Memorial

Sleaford, Quarrington and Holdingham

Sleaford WW1 & WW2 cross in context

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Market Place, Sleaford, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG34 7SH, England

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TF 06838 45877

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 20467
Description: Six stepped hexagonal plinth surmounted by a shaft and wayside cross surrounded by bollards and chain fencing. Six stone panels on the sides of the plinth with the WW1 inscription and names, and a further six panels on the sides of the top step for the WW2 inscription and names, all incised and picked out in gold. Three allegorical figures representing the three Armed Services are at the base of the shaft, and above each panel is a small carved shield also representing the three Armed Services. The figure above Face 2 is a winged figure in armour holding a sword and shield, above Face 4 an ancient bearded figure with a ship in his left hand and his right hand resting on an anchor, and above Face 6 a Knight in armour resting on his sword. They represent the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Army respectively. Above each panel on the plinth are shields as follows: Panel 1 shield: The Royal Air Force, a chevron and three stars, and above Panel 2 an Eagle. Panel 3 shield: The Royal Navy, a ship's wheel and a fleur de Lys, and above Panel 4 an anchor. Panel 5 shield: The British Army, a fleur de Lys, and above Panel 6 St Georges Cross.
Inscription: Face 1 top panel: TO THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ SLEAFORD/ QUARRINGTON/ & HOLDINGHAM/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS/ FRIENDS. Face 1 bottom panel: ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO DIED IN THE WAR/ 1939 - 1945. Faces 2-6 top and bottom panels: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 134
Died: 134
Information shown: Surname, forename, initials
Order of names: Surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 43
Died: 43
Information shown: Surname, forename, initials
Order of names: Surname

History

Maker(s): Mr Wilfred Bond of Grantham FRIBA, Architect

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Sleaford, Quarrington and Holdingham

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Sleaford, Quarrington and Holdingham

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