Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
North Kesteven
Town
Temple Bruer
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
88276

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Current location

In the Churchyard
near to the path.
St John the Baptist Church
Church Lane / Thompson's Bottom
Temple Bruer
North Kesteven
Lincolnshire
LN5 0DE
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 00991 54693
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Curved topped headstone standing on a rectangular base. Inscription in black lettering. Leaf and bird motif on right side.
Inscription
IN/ LOVING MEMORY OF/ LEONORA ELIZABETH/ REAST/ DIED 13TH SEPTEMBER 1978/ AGED 98 YEARS./ Also/ her beloved husband/ WILLIAM/ KILLED IN ACTION/ 12TH MAY 1917.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Reast, William
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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, date of death, how died, relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: depth 61mm, height 770mm, width 605mm
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 207mm, height 70mm, width 652mm
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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