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    Memorial

    Witham on the Hill

    Witham on the Hill war memorial cross Face 1

    Source: ©2025 Colin Murray

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    Current Location

    In the churchyard, St Andrews Church, Elm Avenue, Witham on the Hill, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, PE10 0JH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TF 05294 16570

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    © WMR-3738

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3738
    Description
    Three-stepped base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and crucifix. The figure of Christ is carved in relief on Face 1 of the crucifix and the Madonna and child is carved in relief on Face 3. Dedicatory inscription carved into Face 1 of the top two steps of the base. Names are recorded on a metal plaque mounted on the wall of the churches south porch, see WMR 57113.
    Inscription
    Face 1: JESU MERCY/ IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 - 1919.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Tuttell and Son of Lincoln, Mason

    • Mr Andrew Noble Prentice FRIBA of London, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    29 March 1920

    Rt Revd J E Hine, Bishop of Grantham, parishioners

    Previous Location(s)

    • Lound, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England

      Year of move

      c1919

      Reason for move

      The base was originaly in Lound, then relocated and incorporated into this memorial.

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c5000mm

    Width: 2140mm

    Depth: 2140mm


    Made from: Stone - Ashlar


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1261197

    Steps

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1261197

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    250927

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Interest 1987 published: English Heritage 1987
    • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland