Memorial

North Rauceby

North Rauceby cross

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Current Location

On path leading to south door of church., St Peters Churchyard, Church Lane, North Rauceby, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QS, England

TF 02109 46432

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 42978
Description: Two stepped octagonal base and pedestal supporting a tapered shaft surmounted by a stylised Latin cross. A laurel wreath is carved in relief on Face 1, and the names of the fallen graven in niches set into the base.
Inscription: Starting on face 1 at bottom of cross pillar: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ RAUCEBY WHO/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ Front faces 2-8 of base: (Names) Starting on face 1 at bottom of plinth: God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Peace perfect peace./

Maker(s): Mr Thomas William Bland and son, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: c2001: Recently refurbished with inscription recut. 2000, 25 September: Memorial listed as Grade II with English Heritage.

Dedicated

1 May 1919

Revd Walter Harrington MA, invited guests and dignitaries, parishioners

Cross

Height: 3480mm

Width: 1560mm

Depth: 1560mm

Made from: Stone - Ancaster

Condition: Unknown

Grade: II

List Entry: 1389290