Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
East Lindsey
Town
West Ashby
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20476

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Current location

On the grass adjacent to the main church door
All Saints' Church
Louth Road (A153)
West Ashby
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN9 5PU
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 26581 72462
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Small hooded calvary cross on a tall octagonal pillar, rectangular concrete plinth and single stepped base commemorating WW1.
Inscription
Face 1: IN MEMORY OF THESE/ WEST ASHBY MEN WHO/ DIED IN THE WAR 1914-1919./ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Face 2: ( 3 names) Face 3: (4 names) Face 4: (3 names)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Brown, Reginald
Hanson, Alexander
Harlock, Albert
Hodgson, William
Hundleby, Harry
Moses, William
Newstead, George
Sly, Robert
Towle, Frank
Williams, Harry
See details for all 10 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height c4580mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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