Monument record MLI87466 - War memorial in churchyard, Alford
Summary
War memorial in churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church, Alford. The memorial was dedicated in 1919.
Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1919 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 45911
War memorial by Sir Ninian Comper in 1919, constructed in ashlar in the form of a medieval churchyard cross. It is inscribed with the words ' To the Men of Alford who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-19'. 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}
Designed by John Ninian Comper, the Alford war memorial is an eleven feet (three metres) tall tapering octagonal column. It is made of Clipsham stone and topped with an ornate cross. It sits on a rectangular base and three diagonal steps. Its west side holds a carved laurel wreath and inscriptions. It was dedicated in 1919 in order to commemorate those who died in the First World War. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9629 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/2 (004.002).
- <2> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.41.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 45563 76058 (2m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALFORD, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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