Monument record MLI115855 - Bicker War Memorial

Summary

Bicker war memorial is situated on the junction of Monument Road, Church Road and School Lane. It was dedicated in 1920.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Bicker war memorial stands at the junction of Monument Road, Church Road and School Lane, surrounded by a triangular railing boundary. The memorial takes the form of a traditional Lincolnshire wayside cross. The memorial is dedicated to those who died in the First World War, the Second World War and three non-combat deaths. {1} Bicker war memorial is an elegant Calvary cross, in the style of a traditional Lincolnshire wayside cross, that was unveiled in 1920. It stands within a wrought-iron fenced island at the junction of Church Road, Monument Road, High Street and School Lane. The dedication includes the names of thirteen people who died during the First World War, including Nurse Martha Jane Pattrick, as well as three who died at home from the effects of war. Following the Second World War an additional inscription was added to the memorial with a further four names. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.49.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1448483.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 22589 37687 (point) Surveyed
Civil Parish BICKER, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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