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Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
Hinckley And Bosworth
Town
Newbold Verdon
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37829
Current location

Corner of Main Street with Brascote Lane,
Main Street
Newbold Verdon
Hinckley And Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE9 9NP
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 44492 03689
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped square base surmounted by a tapering, pillar-like irregular-shaped stone, the front face of which, incorporates two bronze inscription plaques with raised borders & lettering. The whole memorial is surrounded by a linear gravelled area, enclosed behind a hoop & spike-topped metal fence with double gates. Two stone flower holder vases or urns are placed on steps at front, described individually on IWM references 38149 & 38150
Inscription
Upper plaque : 1939 - 1945 / (9 NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE Lower plaque : ROLL OF HONOUR / PARISH OF NEWBOLD VERDON. / (19 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adcock, T.
Archer, J
Ball, D.
Beck, R
Bevins, F
Elverstone, B
Farmer, J
Faulknall, G.
Freeman, P.
Grain, G
See details for all 28 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: depth 2200 mm, height 3100 mm, width 2200 mm
    Materials: Granite - Mountsorrel
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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