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Kirton-in-Holland

Kirton-in-Holland Obelisk

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The Green, High Street (B1397), Kirton in Holland, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1EE, England

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TF 30621 38555

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 2770
Description: An Obelisk standing within a paved garden with planting around edges. Garden is on large traffic island at road junction and is surrounded by metal railings and gates. The obelisk is a rough hewn grey stone column with peon top atop stone square with recess to each side which then stands on 2-tier inward stepped base. The whole stands on 4-tier inward stepped smooth stone foundation. Front recess has dedication in black lettering and both war dates beneath in gold, rear face has WW2 names in black divided centrally by prayer in gold. Remaining 2 faces have WW1 names divided between the faces an in black lettering although medal holders are separated and are at head of recesses. Single granite tablets have been added below all four faces, additional names from both world wars have been added to the tablets beneath Faces 2 and 4.
Inscription: Face 1: IN/ GRATEFUL/ AND GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF KIRTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918./ 1939-1945. Face 2: (names) Face 2: tablet: (names) Face 3: (names/ THEIR NAMES/ LIVE/ FOR EVER/ (names) Face 3: Tablet: (names) Face 4: (names) Gate pillar, inside face plaque: The War Memorial/ is maintained by a/ dedicated group of/ local volunteers. Gate pillar, outside face plaque: This enclosure was/ made and presented/ to Kirton by/ John Speak Esq. Gate pillar, outside face tablet: This enclosure was made/ and presented to Kirton/ by/ John Speak Esq.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 19
Died: 19
Information shown: Surname, forename, initials
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 83
Died: 83
Information shown: Surname, forename, initials, awards
Order of names: Undefined

Maker(s): Messrs G. Maile & Son Ltd of Euston Road London, Mason

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