Monument record MLI97179 - The War Memorial, Fleet Hargate
Summary
The War Memorial, Fleet Hargate.
Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 25553
This is a monument identified as of historical interest by the South Holland District Council Local List. It is a good example of this style of monument of this period and survives with only a few changes to its original construction. {1}{2}
Fleet war memorial is located in Fleet Hargate, on Old Main Road, opposite the Bull public house at the western end of the road. The memorial honours all those who served in the First World War and those who died in the Second World War. It stands at over fifteen feet (four and a half metres) and is made up of an obelisk supporting a tapered runic cross flanked by stone panels which bear the inscriptions of the names. The memorial was unveiled in 1921. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI11949 Unpublished Document: South Holland District Council. South Holland Local Listing Document. 5/6.
- <2> SLI14348 Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2013. Notes about buildings in Fleet. -.
- <3> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.83.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 39306 25022 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLEET, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 6 2023 2:49PM
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