Building record MLI97449 - War Memorial, Main Street, Withern with Stain

Summary

Withern with Stain war memorial is located on the junction of Main Road and Chalk Road. It was unveiled in 1920.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

A war memorial dating from the 20th century. It is a stone vermiculated cross on a square base with three steps,all enclosed by railings. A sculpture of crucified Jesus Christ is on the west side of cross. An engraved inscription reads 'To the glory of God and in memory of those who made the great sacrifice 1914-18' on the uppermost step of base. Names of the dead and an excerpt from scripture is on the steps below. It was built by an unknown sculptor. 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} Withern with Stain war memorial is located on the junction of Main Road and Chalk Road. The 1920 memorial commemorates the fallen of the First World War and the Second World War. It comprises a Portland stone Latin cross on a three-stepped base with a stylised carving of the crucifixion in relief. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4th amendment.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.196.

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Location

Grid reference TF 43356 82347 (point) Surveyed
Civil Parish WITHERN WITH STAIN, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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