Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
East Lindsey
Town
Woodhall Spa
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
85127

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Current location

Adjacent to the war memorial cross.
Woodhall Spa (St. Andrew) Churchyard
Junction of Witham Road and Stixwould Road
Woodhall Spa
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN10 6QJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 19215 63095
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Latin cross on three tiered base set within a kerb stoned plot, a floral design covers face 1 of the cross. Leaded inscription on faces 1 and 4 across all three tiers.
Inscription
Face 1 across all three tiers: In/ Loving Memory of/ THOMAS BELL/ WHO DIED AT POOLEHAM/ FEBRUARY 27TH 1918,/ AGED 66 YEARS./ BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD Face 4 across all three tiers: In Loving Memory of/ TOM, THIRD SON OF/ THOMAS & MARTHA BELL/ KILLED IN ACTION IN PALESTINE/ NOVEMBER 15TH 1917/ AGED 24 YEARS.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bell, Tom
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, where killed, how killed, date of death, age at death, relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: depth 100mm, height 1430mm, width 540mm
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Kerb stone
    Measurements: depth 1745mm, height 100mm, width 825mm
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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