Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
East Lindsey
Town
East Kirkby
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1999
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
59462

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Current location

To the south east of the memorial chapel
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
A155
East Kirkby
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
PE23 4DE
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 33780 62090
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Upright stone of remembrance. On the south face is the meridian line dividing the face into halves. Engraving of a Lancaster crossing the line with O above it and LONGITUDE below it. Flagstone placed in the ground at the foot of it with the letter the letter S engraved on it. On the north face is the meridian line dividing the stone into halves with manufacturer's and designer's names engraved at the base. Flagstone placed in the ground at the foot of it with the letter N engraved on it.
Inscription
South facee: WEST EAST/ GREENWICH MERIDIAN/ O/ LONGITUDE/ EAST KIRKBY/ TO ALL THOSE/ WHO CROSSED THE MERIDIAN/ FOR OUR/ FREEDOM OF BODY AND SPIRIT/ MAY THEIR EFFORT/ NEVER BE WASTED/ S North side: ERECTED 1999/ BY BROTHERS F. & H. PANTON/ DESIGNED BY MANUFACTURED BY/ C. MITCHELL-SMITH C.Eng. LEAKE'S MASONRY, LOUTH/ N
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • 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
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: depth 150mm, height 1100mm, width 600mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

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