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First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. Reasons for Designation Welton le Wold War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of the church of St Martin, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20; * Group value: with the Church of St Martin (Grade II*). History Welton le Wold War Memorial was unveiled on 29 August 1920, commemorating 6 local servicemen who died during the First World War. It was built by Messrs Mawer Bros of Kidgate. The dedication and unveiling ceremony began with a service in the church, which was filled to capacity. Major John Frederick Bainbridge DSO of Worlaby House both unveiled and dedicated the memorial. The names of those who died in the Second World War were added at a later date. Details The war memorial is located in the churchyard of the church of St Martin (Grade II*). It stands to the west of the church, outside the tower. It is of rough hewn granite. It has a square base, above which rises a tapering plinth, square on plan. A plain Celtic cross stands on the plinth The west face of the pedestal has been smoothed to bear the inscription. In black lettering it reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ AND WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED BELOW/ (6 NAMES). An additional inscription with the names of two men who died in the Second World War is on the west face of the base, along with the dates 1939-1945. Selected Sources Books and journals Credland, M, The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire, (2014), 21, 27, 189 Websites Imperial War Museum, War Memorials Register, accessed 01/02/2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/20490 War Memorials Trust, War Memorials Online - Welton le Wold, accessed 01/02/2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/node/211800?search=search_map%3Fsearch_value%3Dwelton%2520le%2520wold%26memorial_name%3D National Grid Reference: TF2732987306

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