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    Memorial

    Kirton-in-Holland

    Kirton-in-Holland Obelisk

    Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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    Current Location

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

    OS Grid Reference

    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

    Names

    Names listed on this memorial

    • S Chesman

    • J C. Chesman

    • H Barron

    • J T. Barton

    • J R. Borman

    • F S. Bett

    • J Bishop

    • J Burrell

    • W A. Brinkley

    • H Brinkley

    • A Brown

    • H Brown

    • A S. Brown

    • G Brown

    • A Burton

    John Speak Esq., Makers

    Costs
    £530
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    12 Nov 1922

    Sir Archibald Weigall KCMG JP, Revd Arthur Frank Collyer, Archibald Lightfoot, Ald. William Dennis JP

    Dedicated

    12 Nov 1922

    Revd Arthur Frank Collyer, Archibald Lightfoot, Ald. William Dennis JP

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 7000mm

    Width: 1500mm

    Depth: 1500mm


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1439370

    Other structure

    Made from: Brick


    Condition: Good


    • Lincolnshire, Boston and Spalding Free Press PG 7 21 Nov 1922
    • The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire - Michael Credland