Memorial

Gedney Dyke

Obelisk

Source: Copyright Unknown

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Current Location

Junction of Main Street and Memorial Lane, Gedney Dyke, South Holland, Lincolnshire, PE12 0AN, England

TF 41167 26037

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 56773
Description: Polished granite obelisk set on square base with gravel and cast iron railing surround. Letters incised in black. WW1 names on east and west faces of base, WW2 name on north face.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: To The Glory Of God/ THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED/ BY THE INHABITANTS OF/ GEDNEY DYKE AND FRIENDS/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN/ THIS, THAT A MAN SHOULD LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY. 3 and 9 o'clock face: (Names) 12 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945/ (Name)

Unveiled

1920

Rector of Gedney

Obelisk

Height: 2900mm

Width: 610mm

Depth: 610mm

Made from: Granite - Red

Condition: Good