Memorial

Waltham

9 o'clock plinth

Source: Copyright John Bailey

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Current Location

Junction Of Cheapside And High Street (b1203), Waltham, Lincolnshire, DN37 0HF, England

TA 25900 03800

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 63907
Description: Portland stone wheeled cross with shaft surmounting tiered plinth and two-stepped base. 'Faith', 'Hope', and 'Glory' inscribed in relief in arms of cross. Cross shaft depicts figure of Christ surmounting soldiers' grave in relief on 6 o'clock face. Plinth bears incised inscription on all faces. Whole set on rough stone paving with holly hedge at rear.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face, cross: FAITH/ HOPE/ GLORY 6 o'clock face, plinth: 1914-1918/ FOR GOD FOR KING FOR COUNTRY/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF WALTHAM WHO/ DIED AND IN RECOGNITION OF/ THE SELF-SACRIFICE OF ALL/ WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR/ THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED 9 o'clock face, plinth: THE FALLEN/ (Names) 12 o'clock face, plinth: ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ 1920 3 o'clock face, plinth: 1939-1945/ (Names)

Maker(s): A SHERWOOD EDWARDS, Sculptor
Mr J Frith, Mason
Mr John J. Cresswell, Architect
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: £358-7-9d was raised by public subscription for the purpose of erecting a memorial.
Maintenance History: c1960s: Memorial relocated due to planned works to widen road. Unknown: Holly hedge removed.