Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Boston
Town
Fosdyke
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 18 August 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
62054

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Current location

Eastern end of Nave south of Chancel.
All Saints Church
Off Main Rd
Fosdyke
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE20 2BU
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 31516 33334
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted white marble tablet on black marble backboard. Tablet has square decorative column to each side. Decorative shelf and shelf supports with flower head motifs at bottom. Centre field has small black column to each side supporting a round top with rounded shoulders. Dedicatory inscription in two columns and one further name centrally below columns. Black inscription.
Inscription
IN/ MEMORY OF/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD1914-1918 / (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 80, height 1220, width 840
    Materials: Marble - Black, Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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