Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lindsey
Town
Caistor
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91306

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Current location

Caistor Cemetery
North Kelsey Road
Caistor
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN7 6SH
England

OS Grid Ref: TA108013
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Gravespace delineated by four square kerb sections with peon post to each corner, headstone immediately forward of top kerb and round vase on desk type base within space which is capped and heavily vegetation contaminated. Vase base has black lead lettering to inclined face, now partially missing. Headstone is vertical rectangular scroll with lower panel to either side, and stands on large horizontal rectangular foundation. Stone face is undecorated except for dedication in faded black lead lettering. Each side panel has standing angel to base, angels have wings folded, eyes downcast and one arm folded across body while other is extended to touch face of headstone proper.
Inscription
Headstone In Loving Memory Of / Emma, / The Beloved Wife Of / James Wilkinson, / Departed This Life June 26th 1931 / Aged 74 Years / “Rest In Peace.” / Also / James Wilkinson, / Died Sept. 19th 1932, / Aged 76 Years. / “Re-United.” / Also / William, / Beloved Son Of The Above / Killed In France May 1917. Vase: - A Token Of Love From / Lottei & Kate / Her Duty Nobly Done.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Wilkinson, 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: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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