Memorial

Kirton in Lindsey

Kirton-In-Lindsey War Memorial

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Current Location

Junction of Northcliff Rd and King Edward St on the edge of village green, Northcliff Rd, Kirton in Lindsey, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4NJ, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 93859 98801

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 34848
Description: Plain obelisk on square plinth and three stepped rough stone base. Plinth includes marble plaques on each face.
Inscription: FOR GOD/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ KIRTON IN LINDSEY/ WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 38
Died: 38
Information shown: Forename, Surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Surname

War: Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1

History

Maker(s): Mr. Walters, Builder
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Chairman of Memorial Committee - Mr. E.E. Duckering, J.P. Funded by public subscription
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Site was given to Committee in trust by Mr. Cross of Liverpool, owner of the green. Memorial was supplied by Mr. Walters, Scunthorpe

Ceremonies

Unveiled

26th September 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Components

Obelisk

Height: 5500MM

Width: 2000MM

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Kirton in Lindsey

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Kirton in Lindsey

Current Location

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Memorial Details

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History

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