East Heckington war memorial stands at the entrance to the former Church of St John the Baptist, on the boundary of the parishes of Heckington and Great Hale. It is a 7.5 ft (2m) tall obelisk made out of white Portland stone. It is supported by a plinth, double-die base and single step. The exact date of unveiling is unknown, but most likely took place in 1920-1921. The memorial is dedicated to those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. {1}