Memorial
Grimston
Entire memorial
Source: Copyright Jane Knight
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Current Location
Approx. 30 metres east of Village Green,, Main Street, Grimston, Melton, Leicestershire, LE14 3BZ, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 68465 21865
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 37792
- Description
- The wheel-head cross with a short cross shaft stands on a pedestal. The stem of the pedestal, octagonal in section, supports a small tapering block, square on plan, from which rises the cross. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base. An incised metal dedicatory plaque is attached to the front face of the central block.
- Inscription
- Plaque : GRIMSTON WAR MEMORIAL/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 8
- Died
- 8
- Information shown
- Surname, initials, rank
- Order of names
- Surname
- Maker(s)
FRANCIS W RECKITT, Designer
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Maintenance History
- SOME SLIGHT WEATHERING AND OUTER EDGE OF CROSS RING CHIPPED (2000)
Ceremonies
Unveiled
07th April 1920
Captain Reckitt, MCW Star
Components
- Cross
Height: 1990 mm
Made from: Stone - Portland
Condition: Good
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 257165
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