Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
East Lindsey
Town
Frithville
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Messrs Browning and Sons of Spilsby (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 5 April 1920
    Attended by: Capt. Stafford Vere Hotchkin JP MC MP, Local Clergy, Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 5 April 1920
    Attended by: Revd Walter Thomas Fielding MA, Revd A D Lawson MA
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20508

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Current location

At the junction of Westville and Carrington Roads
Westville road / Carrington Road
Frithville
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
PE22 7EX
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 31519 50755
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Gothic plinth surmounted by a spire and cross. These are set on two steps and a base. The WW1 names are on the faces of the plinth in black lettering while the WW2 inscription is around the base. The whole is surrounded by a paved area with railings.
Inscription
East face:TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING/ MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN/ WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names) Lower inscription: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS." North, South and West Face: " TO THE LASTING HONOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED." East face of base: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED 1939-1945."
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Armstrong, G.
Ashley Scott, C. E.
Balderston, T. H.
Barnes, H.
Barnsdale, G.
Baumber, D.
Baumber, F.
Baxter, W.
Bedford, C. J.
Bedford, G. H.
See details for all 85 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 85
    Served and returned: 63
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 5800mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £260

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Boston Guardian. 10th April 1920.
  • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland

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