Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Alford War Memorial Cross
Alford War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alford War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1359977). 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 TF 4476-4576 5/2 ALFORD CHURCH STREET (north side) War Memorial in churchyard, south side of church G.V. II War memorial. By Sir Ninian Comper. 1919. Ashlar. In the form of a medieval churchyard cross, square base on 3 octagonal steps, supporting tapering octagonal shaft rising to castellated top and crucifixion. The faces of base and steps are inscribed and the west face has a wreath containing the inscription "To the Men of Alford who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-19". Listing NGR: TF4555576049 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, 5 October 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 195524 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Alford War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2615, 0.1807
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Alford
- Postcode
- LN13 9EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q26642153 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford War Memorial Cross?
- Alford War Memorial Cross is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN13 9EG), in the parish of Alford.
- Is Alford War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Alford War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alford War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Alford War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alford War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN13 9EG. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.