Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial
Barwick-in-Elmet 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
Barwick-in-Elmet 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 1357446). 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 SE33NE SE3937 17/32 BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES THE CROSS LS15 (south side) Medieval crossbase and War Memorial GV II Base of cross surmounted by War Memorial. Medieval with 1919 memorial. Dressed freestone base, limestone memorial. Cross-base: square on plan with 4 diminishing steps. War memorial: a tall cross with plinth, tapering shaft and wheel-head cross carved with Celtic style interlace carving. Set in the south face of the shaft and plinth are 3 bronze plaques, the middle one recording the restoration of the cross in 1919 as a war memorial. Plaque above has names of the fallen and plaque below the names of the fallen of the 1939-45 War. Prominently sited in the middle of the village at the head of the main street and next to the village maypole. Listing NGR: SE3998437461 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, 31 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 422529 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8319, -1.3940
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Barwick in Elmet and Scholes
- Postcode
- LS15 4JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
Sources
- wikidata: Q26639975 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial?
- Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS15 4JP), in the parish of Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
- Is Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial a listed building?
- Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barwick-in-Elmet War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS15 4JP. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.