Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
West Lindsey
Town
Hackthorn
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 29 May 1920
    Attended by: Major Weston Cracroft Amcotts MC, Revd James Boodle MA, local dignitaries and parishioners
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20297

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Current location

Roadside opposite the Bus stop- I drove past twice and still missed it.
Main Road at the corner of Chapel Lane
opposite a bus shelter
Hackthorn
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN2 3PF
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 99663 82445
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Two -stepped base and plinth surmounted by tapering shaft and cross. Inscription and names in leaded lettering on three sides of the plinth and Face 1 of the top step.
Inscription
Face 1 plinth: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN FROM/ HACKTHORN/ WHO SERVED THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 - 1918/ +/ NOUGHT SHALL MAKE US RUE/ IF ENGLAND TO ITSELF DO REST BUT TRUE/ Face 1 top step: 1939 (Names) 1945/ Face 2 plinth: THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (Names)/ Face 4 plinth: THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (Names)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Andrew, Harry
Bratton, Bertram
Green, Alec
Linley, Harry
Moore, Arthur
Popple, Fred
Riggall, Frank S
Toyne, Charles
Upfold, George
Wood, John
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: surname,forename
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth c1500mm, height c3000mm, width c1500mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
History
2023: Names and dedication very difficult to read. 2013: Names are difficult to read.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Lincolnshire Chronicle 5 JUNE 1920
  • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland

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