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Kirton
Town or City: Kirton
County: Lincolnshire
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM3322
Value of grant: £650.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme
Year: 2009
UKNIWM reference number: 2770
This war memorial is a Cornish granite obelisk on stepped base. The inscriptions are incised and painted black and gold.
The memorial is located in the High Street of Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire.
Local research had revealed 16 names which were not on the war memorial from both World Wars. War Memorials Trust gave a grant of £650 for granite blocks to be added with the extra names.
The memorial was built by G. Maile & Sons of London. The dedication ceremony was held on 12th November 1922 and the obelisk was unveiled by Sir Archibald Weigall. He was Governor of South Australia 1920-1922 and also unveiled many war memorials there.
The inscription reads:
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
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM3322
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 2770
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
