Building record MLI93260 - Memorial Clock Tower, Stickford
Summary
A memorial clock tower unveiled in 1923.
Type and Period (2)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1923 AD to 2050 AD)
- CLOCK TOWER (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1923 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A memorial clock tower dating from 1914 to 1919. It has two rectangular steps surmounted by a smaller rectangular ashlar plinth with a shaped plaque to the south side and a moulded band over. It is topped with a tapering rectangular column with a shaped plaque to the south side and shaped recessed panels to the remaining sides. There is a decorated band over this which is surmounted by a rectangular block with a single clock face to each side apart from the north. The cap has a small gable to each face. 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. {1}
Stickford war memorial commemorates all those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. It is situated on the junction of Fen Lane and Cole Lane. Unveiled in 1923, the memorial consists of a sixteen feet (five metres) high clock tower, made out of buff Derbyshire stone and featuring three clock dials. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10684 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/45.
- <2> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.169.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 3573 6018 (8m by 7m) |
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Civil Parish | STICKFORD, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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