Lychgate, St Peters Churchyard - Thornton

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Bagworth & Thornton

Timber roofed lychgate with slate tiles and stone walls. Figure of Mary holding infant Christ above entrance gates with carved inscription. Two stones bearing names, one on either side of interior of gate.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Gate or Lychgate Ref: WMP1142 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37573 Commissioned By: Rev Cooper Information Sources: AF, CPT, Dr McNeil

Location

Lychgate, St Peters Churchyard - Thornton
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Inscription Reads

FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY
KILLED IN ACTION
[NAMES]
DIED ON SERVICE
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Garfield - Benjamin Lance Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 1st 15/09/1916 Mee - Frank Private Leicestershire Regiment 8th 03/02/1916 Poole - William Ambrose Lance Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 2nd/4th 31/03/1918 Unwin - Albert Arthur Private Leicestershire Regiment 2 06/05/1916
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