Memorial

Langrick

Langrick War Memorial in context

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

St Margaret of Scotland Churchyard, Langrick Road (B 1192), Langrick, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7AN, England

TF 26140 48696

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 59813
Description: A crucifix rising from a double octagonal base surmounted by a pedestal carrying the arms of England, Lincolnshire, the Diocese and the Parish. On each of the eight sides of the base are carved the name of a battle or theatre of war. Name plaques with the names of the deceased from two world wars are on the pedestal faces 3, 5 and 7. Incised on face 1 at the base of the crucifix are the dates for world war 2 and the names of two deceased men, this information is repeated on the plaque on face 5.
Inscription: Face 1 crucifix shaft: 1939-1945/ (2 names) Face 1 base: MONS Face 2 plinth: (Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom) Face 2 base: PALESTINE Face 3 plaque: (8 names) Face 3 base: EAST AFRICA Face 4 plinth: (Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Lincoln) Face 4 base: YPRES Face 5 plaque: (2 names) Face 5 base: AISNE Face 6 plinth: (Coat of Arms of Langrick Parish} Face 6 base: JUTLAND Face 7 plaque: (8 names) Face 7 base: SOMME Face 8 plinth: (Coat of Arms of Lincolnshire) Face 8 base: MARNE

Maker(s): Cecil Greenwood Hare of London, Designer
Messres Thompson of Peterborough, Builder
Costs: £275
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 2008: Memorial is weathered with detail on the shields starting to diminsh and the lettering becoming illegible in places. 2017: Listed by Historic England on 19th October. 2019: Memorial is weathered with detail on the shields still diminishing and the lettering becoming illegible in places but still discernible.