Monument record MLI125659 - Louth Flood Memorial, Louth Cemetery
Summary
Memorial commemorating the victims of the catastrophic Louth flood of 1920.
Type and Period (1)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1923 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A memorial commemorating the victims of the catastrophic Louth flood of 1920 sits within Louth Cemetery, between the cemetery chapels. Considerable rainfall fell on the town and surrounding area on the afternoon of Saturday the 29th of May 1920, causing a sudden and dramatic rise to the River Lud at about 5pm. A torrent of water rushed through the town, sweeping away buildings and causing extensive damage, resulting in the deaths of 23 people. A memorial to the victims was unveiled on the 3rd anniversary of the tragedy, on Tuesday the 29th of May 1923. The memorial was designed by Mawer Brothers of Louth, and takes the form of a 12ft high obelisk of grey Aberdeen granite, standing on a stepped series of 4 square base plinths. The memorial is inscribed on the southern face with the names of the victims, and with the parts of verses 2 and 15 of Psalm 69. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI16511 Verbal Communication: Richard Watts. 2020. Information from Richard Watts. 04/02/2020.
- <2> SLI16512 Article in Serial: 1923. 'The Louth Flood' in the Lincolnshire Standard. 02/06/1923, p.5, cols.1-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 33021 86789 (point) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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