Monument record MLI115931 - Coningsby War Memorial
Summary
First World War memorial erected in 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Coningsby war memorial is situated on the green on High Street, opposite Park Lane. It takes the form of a broken column made out of Aberdeen red granite. The column sits on a Portland stone base. Unveiled in 1921, the memorial commemorates those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. {1}
Coningsby War Memorial stands at the north-east end of a grassed area in the High Street, at the junction with Park Lane. The memorial is of Aberdeen red granite, and consists of a broken classical column rising from a square plinth. The plinth stands on a two-stage, square base which stands on a low, square, Portland stone step. The plinth and base bear inscriptions to the fallen of both world wars. The First World War inscriptions are incised and painted in black enamel. The Second World War inscription is attached in metal letters, painted with black enamel. The memorial was originally dedicated on 18 September 1921. It was re-set and floodlights were installed in the surrounding paving in 2006. A new plinth was erected alongside the memorial in 2015, bearing a plaque to explain the symbolism of the broken column. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {2}
The memorial consists of a broken column in Aberdeen red granite, the base being of Portland stone on a foundation of concrete. The panels and needle are polished, on the former being the names of the fallen in gold lettering, eight on each of the two panels facing the road. In 1922, a chain supported by eight pillars of stone, 2ft 3" high was placed in front of the war memorial to add the finishing touches. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.67.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1427584.
- <3> SLI15002 Website: Lincolnshire County Council. 2015->. Lincolnshire Remembrance database. http://www.lincstothepast.com/home/lincolnshire-remembrance?tab=1. Coningsby accessed 23/07/2015.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 22602 58329 (5m by 8m) |
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Civil Parish | CONINGSBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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