Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Holland
Town
Gedney Hill
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 28 April 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Grantham, Revd Hayter Montague Harvey MA, Revd Canon Frederick William Hutchinson MA, parishioners
  • Unveiled
    Date: 28 April 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Grantham, clergy, parishioners
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20445

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Current location

TF 33867 11266
Holy Trinity Church
Hillgate (B1166)
Gedney Hill
South Holland
Lincolnshire
PE12 0NN
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 339 114
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Stone calvary cross with pitched roof surmounting a tall slender octagonal column, with steps on one side. Column stands atop a plinth of rough hewn stone, face 1 of the plinth bears a bronze plaque with dedication and names of those who died in WW1.
Inscription
THIS CROSS WAS RESTORED/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Lynn, Frederick
Page, Harry
Seaton, Bernard Fell
Seaton, Herbert Harry
Williamson, George
See details for all 5 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 5
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 5
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forenames
    Order of information: Surname, forename
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth c1000mm, height 5640mm, width c1000mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth c5mm, height c400mm, width c300mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
History
Renovated and a new calvary cross of Clipsham stone was installed in 1921
Costs

Memorial: £70

Trust fund/Scholarship
Yes
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland

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