Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
South Kesteven
Town
Fulbeck
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
W SAMUEL WEATHERLEY FRIBA (Designer)
MESSRS EARP & HOBBS (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Lincoln
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Lincoln
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54197

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Current location

St Nicholas Church
Rectory Lane
Fulbeck
South Kesteven
Lincolnshire
NG32 3JJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 94761 50430
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Steps of portland stone surmounted by the plinth on which is inscribed the dedication and names. Upon this is the base of the old churchyard cross, from which rises the shaft of the memorial. This is surmounted by a canopy which depicts, on its four faces, the Crucifixion, the Vine, St George and the Dragon and the Rose of Sharon.
Inscription
Face 1: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914-1919/ AND ALSO IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945 Face 2: (names) Face 3: (names) Face 4: (names)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Allis, John
Anderson, Sidney
Ashton, Cecil R.
Ashton, Eric J.
Baggley, Walter J.
Bellamy, Jimmy
Booles, Alfred
Brown, Walter
Carford, Charles
Cooling, Albert E.
See details for all 23 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname, forename, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Pillar
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Canopy
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
  • Memorial
    Measurements: height c 7620mm
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
  • Fulbeck War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Comments: This cost was exclusive of fencing and some other additional costs
Memorial: £233

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Faculty Book 623 / 13 July 1920 Book 13
  • Sleaford Journal 16 April 1921
  • Lincolnshire Gazette 23 Volume 1, issue 14
  • Lincolnshire Chronicle 09 April 1921

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