Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
East Lindsey
Town
New Leake
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 30 October 1921
    Attended by: Revd Joseph Thomas, Revd T W Morgan, Revd Stanley Malvern Butters BA
  • Unveiled
    Date: 30 October 1921
    Attended by: Mr W Schofield & Mr W Parkinson
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
98145

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Current location

Set back from the road
adjacent to the church
St Jude Church
Spilsby Road
New Leake
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
PE22 8JT
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 40267 57196
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A rough-hewn Latin cross of granite with an incised cross decorating the front face. The cross stands on a two-stage square plinth, standing on a two-stepped square base. The inscription is in black incised lettering on the front face on the upper stage of the base. The whole is located in a small area enclosed by posts carrying a spiked chain, with a small gate to the front, in a gravelled garden.
Inscription
THIS CROSS WAS DEDICATED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF NEW LEAKE & EASTVILLE/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Clay, P
Clements, W
Dawson, E
Fussey, E
Garrill, F
Hansard, H
Naylor, T
Roberts, F
Scoot, W
Smith, L
See details for all 12 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 12
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 12
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth c600mm, height c3200mm, width c700mm
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Memorial: approx £250

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland

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