Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North East Lincolnshire
Town
Grimsby
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
87972

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Current location

West Marsh Community Centre
Beeson St
Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
DN31 2QH
England

OS Grid Ref: TA 26281 10043
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Little Coates Primary Academy
    Harlow St
    Grimsby
    Grimsby
    Humberside
    DN31 2QX
    England

    OS Grid Ref: TA 25713 10278
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Rough hewn celtic wheel cross on squat plinth. This is now lcoated within a community garden of remembrance. A small metal plaque with incised dedication is attached to the plinth.
Inscription
IN THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THE PARISH, BOTH/ THOSE WHO FOUGHT, AND/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR GOD, FOR ENGLAND/ AND FOR FREEDOM/ RESITED ON THE 1ST OCTOBER 2005/ TO THE WEST MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Garden
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Plant Material
Listing information
Condition
History
2019: Site and garden redesigned around the cross.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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