Louth War Memorial - Louth, UK
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dtrebilc
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This war memorial was erected in 1921 to commemorate the men or Louth who fell during the First World War.
Waymark Code: WM1018Y
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/07/2019
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It takes the form of a soldier in service dress and helmet standing against a tree stump while standing at ease, this is mounted on an ornate short pillar which in turn rests on an octagonal plinth with a three stepped base. The names of the dead from the First World War are inscribed around the base of the memorial.
After the Second World War 3 free standing shields were placed in front of the memorial containing the names of the dead from that war. The middle shield contains the names of civilians that died.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 08/01/1921
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Louth Council
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Eastgate
Louth, Lincolnshire United Kingdom
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