Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Lindsey
Town
Langton by Wragby
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54002

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Current location

North side of nave
beneath stained glass window depicting Archbishop Stephen Langton
St Giles Church
Church Lane
Langton by Wragby
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN8 5PX
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 14934 76881
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Cast brass wall-mounted plaque with inscription in relief.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF LANGTON WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names). (GEORGE WADDINGHAM). DIED OF WOUNDS/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Blackburn, James
Everton, Fred
Hickson, George
Johnson, Jack
Milner, George
Smith, Percival
Topliss, Bert
Waddingham, George
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, manner of death
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 160mm, width 450mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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