Memorial

Bracebridge

Bracebridge memorial in context April 2022

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

Junction of Newark Road (A1434) and Maple Street, Bracebridge, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8QS, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 96823 68383

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 42943
Description: Octagonal base surmounted by 3 steps, triple plinth and a tapering shaft and wheel cross. Inscription and names incised and picked out in white on polished red granite tablets placed on all sides of the plinths.
Inscription: Face 1: (Names)/ IN PROUD AND HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BRACEBRIDGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE WORLD'S FREEDOM/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ LEST WE FORGET/ ERECTED BY THE GRATEFUL INHABITANTS OF BRACEBRIDGE./ Face 2: (Names)/ Face 3: (Names)/ IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE BRACEBRIDGE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ Face 4: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 45
Died: 45
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Surname, forename

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 31
Died: 31
Information shown: Surname, initials
Order of names: Surname, initials

History

Maker(s): MESSRS A J TUTTLE, Designer
MESSRS A J TUTTLE, Mason
Maintenance History: Date unknown: Memorial moved from the middle of the road to avoid traffic congestion and possible damage due to collision.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

6th November 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

6th November 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Custodian: CITY COUNCIL

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Bracebridge

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Memorial Details

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