Memorial

H Kidd

Herbert Kidd headstone in context 2020

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Current Location

South border, old portion unconsecrated, halfway down hedge line., Sleaford Cemetery, Off Ashfield Road, Sleaford, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DZ, England

OS Grid Reference

TF 07137 46239

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 59652
Description: Rectangular ogee-headed gravestone set on a chamfered base. Leaf motif at top each side and inscription in black lettering.
Inscription: In/ Loving Memory/ of/ JACOB KIDD./ WHO DIED JAN. 14th 1915,/ AGED 71 YEARS./ HIS END WAS PEACE./ ALSO OF HERBERT KIDD,/ SON OF THE ABOVE,/ WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION/ SEPT. 30TH 1918,/ AGED 33 YEARS/ NOW THE LABOURER'S TASK IS O'ER;/ NOW THE BATTLE DAY IS PAST;/ NOW UPON THE FARTHER SHORE/ LANDS THE VOYAGER AT LAST./ FATHER, IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING/ LEAVE WE NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, forename, date of death, age at death, manner of death, relationships

History

Sponsor Type: private

Conservation

Components

Gravestone

Height: 1450mm

Width: 690mm

Depth: 80mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good