Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Burneston War Memorial
Burneston 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
Burneston 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 1439987). 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 Burneston War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Lambert’s Church. It consists of a stone wheel-head cross with a central rose motif and foliate design to each arm of the cross. The cross rises on a square shaft on a trapezoid plinth which is set upon a single-stepped base. The memorial is inscribed in raised lettering on the front face of the plinth: THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. On the step below is: OF THIRTY FOUR MEN FROM THE PARISH OF/ BURNESTON WHO SERVED IN H M FORCES/ THEY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES. The side of the plinth has had an additional inscription added for the Second World War which simply reads: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burneston War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2592, -1.5280
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Burneston
- Postcode
- DL8 2HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478174 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burneston War Memorial?
- Burneston War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2HY), in the parish of Burneston.
- Is Burneston War Memorial a listed building?
- Burneston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burneston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burneston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burneston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2HY. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.