Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North Kesteven
Town
Leasingham
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 24 April 1921
    Attended by: Revd Henry Vernon Herber-Parcy, Revd Bernard William Kymer OBE MA R.A.F.
  • Unveiled
    Date: 24 April 1921
    Attended by: Air-Commodore C A H Longcroft CMG DSO AFC, Major Imeson
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20462

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Current location

St Andrew's Church
Captain's Hill
Leasingham
North Kesteven
Lincolnshire
NG34 8JP
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 05653 48530
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three stepped concrete base surmounted by a plinth, tall shaft and calvary cross. Inscription on tablets set into the sides of the plinth. Additional tablets for World war 2 placed at the base of the plinth. Flower holders stand on each corner of the top step.
Inscription
Face 1: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ ALSO/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 45 Face 2 upper and lower plinths: (names) Face 3 upper and lower plinths: (names) Face 4 upper and lower plinths: (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Andrews, W
Banks, G
Bellamy, G H
Bourner, Albert
Dickinson, W
Dodsworth, Cyril
Gale, Roger
Heppell, John
Leffley, G
Love, R
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 12
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 12
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname, initials, rank, date died, regiment
    Order of information: date died
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: width 2110mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Concrete
Listing information
Condition
History
1991: Stepped base replaced as was cracking. Four tablets for WW2 had been loose but were now fixed to the sides.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Leasingham Parish Council
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland

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