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    Memorial

    St. Nicholas' Church - Clock

    South Kilworth : St. Nicholas' Church spire with memorial clock and 2 of 4 dials.

    Source: Copyright Rob Palmer.

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    Current Location

    St. Nicholas' Church, Walcote Road, South Kilworth, Harborough, Leicestershire, LE17 6EE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 60431 81884

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Clock or clock tower
    WMR Reference Number
    55072
    Description
    Church clock with four dials. The dials, one on each of the compass points, are mounted on base of spire, above tower. Associated wooden board with carved inscriptions located in porch.
    Inscription
    THE CLOCK ON THIS SPIRE / WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS / AND MANY OTHER FRIENDS IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY TO THOSE WHO WERE KILLED / IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (1 NAME) / AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN / AND IN THE MORNING / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Forename, surname, regiment,
    Order of names
    Forename, surname, regiment,
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Forename, surname, Service type.
    Order of names
    Forename, surname, Service type.
    Maker(s)
    • Newey of York, Clockmaker

    Costs
    £321 6s 11d. (£321.35)
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Sponsored By
    Parishioners

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    31 July 1921

    Bishop of Leicester; Parishioners

    Components

    Clock

    Made from: Cast Iron, Brass, Steel


    Condition: Good


    Board

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    215424

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