Memorial

Broughton

Men Of Broughton memorial

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Current Location

Corner of Scawby Road and High Street, Scawby Road, Broughton, Glanford, Lincolnshire, DN20 0HY, England

SE 96159 08669

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 52034
Description: Circular base surmounted by a octagonal base and a large octagonal plinth. Flat faces on sides 1, 2, 5 and 8 are incised with the inscription and names from both world wars. A single square flower is placed in front of the plinth with an incised dedication on the front face. Behind the plinth is a figure of a seated serviceman in front of a rough hewn stone wall. The serviceman figure is depicted sitting in deep thought with his chin resting on one hand, he holds a laurel branch in his other hand and his rifle rests between his legs. To one side is an information board giving details of the sculptor.
Inscription: Face 1: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF BROUGHTON/ WHO SERVED THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ AND/ IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ Face 1 Flower holder: 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ WE WILL/ REMEMBER THEM/ Face 2: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ Face 5: ROLL OF HONOUR/ (Names)/ Face 8: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/

Maker(s): Gilbert Bayes RBS, Sculptor
Mr Dosser, Architect
Mr Harrison, Builder
Bryan Bros, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 2002: 'requires cleaning'.26 Sep.2005: Listed Grade II. Restored 2007.