Monument record MLI125093 - Langrick War Memorial

Summary

Langrick war memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Helen, and was dedicated in 1920.

Type and Period (1)

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

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Full Description

The war memorial at Langrick is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Margaret on Ferry Road. The memorial is dedicated to those members of Langrick and Thornton le Fen communities who died in the First World War and the Second World War. Unveiled in 1920, the memorial consists of a 12ft (3.5m) tall Weldon stone crucifix, rising from a double octagonal base. The base is surmounted by a pedestal carrying the arms of England, Lincolnshire, the diocese and the parish. {1} This memorial takes the form of a simple Calvary cross in Weldon stone, and was designed by the architect Cecil Greenwood Hare. The 3.7m tall cross stands upon a two-stepped octagonal base with octagonal plinth. There are shields carved in relief on four of the plinth sides. The cross shaft is square in section, tapering throughout its length. The stone carved figure of Christ crucified is on the eastern face of the memorial, looking towards the main road. The memorial was unveiled on 15 August 1920, and it commemorates sixteen members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War. An additional plaque, bearing the names of those who died during the Second World War, was added at a later date. 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.118.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1450494.

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Location

Grid reference TF 26152 48691 (point) Surveyed
Civil Parish LANGRIVILLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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