Monument record MLI116104 - War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Langtoft
Summary
Langtoft war memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael and All Angels was unveiled in the early 1920s.
Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The war memorial at Langtoft consists of a three-tier base supporting a Latin cross made of white stone, adorned with oak and laurel leaves and a facsimile Victoria Cross sculpted in relief on the top section. It is accessed by a flight of six steps and enclosed by low timber posts and a wrought iron barrier chain. The memorial stands near the entrance of St Michael's and All Angels' churchyard and honours those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. The exact date of unveiling is unknown; however it was during the early 1920s. {1}
A First World War memorial with additions for the Second World War commemorating the men from Langtoft who died in those conflicts. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.118.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1432927.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 12350 12532 (point) |
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Civil Parish | LANGTOFT, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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