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    Memorial

    Martin Dales

    Martin Dale war memorial prior to replacement of the cross

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    Current Location

    Memorial situated on the roadside, outside the church hall., St Hugh's Church Hall, Church Road, Martin Dales, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, LN10 6XZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TF 17497 62018

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    © WMR-54147

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    54147
    Description
    A stone cross on a plinth and four stepped base commemorating the men who lost their lives in WW1.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ MARTIN DALES/ WHO FELL NOBLY FIGHTING FOR GOD AND RIGHT/ AND LIBERTY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames
    Order of names
    Initials of forenames, surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS M TUTTELL, Stone Carver

    Maintenance History
    The top of the cross was broken off during a storm. 2015 War Memorials Trust grant of £460 to steam clean off the dark lichen and algae; 2017 War Memorials Trust grant of £3,310 to reinstate the cross, repoint lime mortar,stone indent repairs and reinstate the black mortar lettering to the inscription to make it legible

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    03 March 1920

    Mrs E Crowden

    Dedicated

    03 March 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Martin and Martin Dales Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    • Lincolnshire Chronicle 13 March 1920