Monument record MLI125282 - North Kelsey War Memorial

Summary

North Kelsey war memorial is located in the burial ground on Cemetery 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

North Kelsey war memorial is standing in the cemetery at North Kelsey, which is situated on Cemetery Lane. It is an Aberdeen granite Celtic cross. The memorial, unveiled in 1920, honours the First World War and Second World War dead. {1}{2} This memorial takes the form of a well-executed Celtic cross, and features an intricate Celtic knotwork design carved from Aberdeen granite. It stands over two meters tall on a square, single-stepped base. The dedications sit on opposing elevations on the lower part of the shaft above the plinth. The memorial was unveiled on the 29 August 1920 by Mr H Stamp of Brigg and crafted by local stonemason Mr Wood, of neighbouring Caistor. Inscriptions were subsequently added at an unknown date to commemorate those from the community who lost their lives during the Second World War. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.141.
  •  Website: Imperial War Museum. 2010->. War Memorials Register (formerly the UK National Inventory of War Memorials). www.iwm.org.uk/memorials. No.54329.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1490712.

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Location

Grid reference TA 0458 0199 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish NORTH KELSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 26 2024 8:18AM

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