Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Acomb Green War Memorial
Acomb Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Acomb Green War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1256482). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details YORK SE5751SW THE GREEN, Acomb 1112-1/18/1203 War Memorial II War memorial. c1920; altered after Second World War and restored late C20. Limestone ashlar. On the west side the Latin cross is carved with a wreath and dove in the centre of the cross head. The upper part of the octagonal base is decorated with symbolic carvings which include shields and military trophies. Below are carved tablets with the names of the dead from the First World War, restored in the late C20. Against the west side of the octagonal steps there is a carving of an open book, inscribed with the names of the dead from the 1939-1945 war. Listing NGR: SE5721251346 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 464880 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Acomb Green War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen. The structure contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9551, -1.1296
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO26 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
Sources
- wikidata: Q26547992 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acomb Green War Memorial?
- Acomb Green War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 5LN), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- Is Acomb Green War Memorial a listed building?
- Acomb Green War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Acomb Green War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Acomb Green War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Acomb Green War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 5LN. It sits within the York Central parliamentary constituency.