Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cleethorpes War Memorial
Cleethorpes 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
Cleethorpes 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 1451816). 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 War memorial, designed by Wilfrid Bond of Grantham, unveiled in 1920, dedicated to the fallen of the First World War. The limestone war memorial takes the form of an octagonal pillar on an octagonal base, and three-stepped octagonal platform, surmounted by a carved stone crucifix. The memorial is approximately 6m in height and 1.8m in width. The accompanying plaque on the nearby east elevation of the Church of St Peter is inscribed and painted with gold lettering, and reads: ‘THE CHURCHYARD CROSS WAS ERECTED AND A PEAL OF BELLS / PUT IN THE CHURCHTOWER TO COMMEMORATE THE BRAVE / MEN WHO DIED FOR US IN THE GREAT WAR A.D. 1914 – 1918 / AND WHOSE SACRIFICE SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN / [99 NAMES] / GRANT THEM LORD ETERNAL REST’. The memorial stands within a segmental forecourt approximately 6m east of the Church of St Peter (1864 by James Fowler, listed at Grade II), and to the west side of St Peter’s Avenue.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cleethorpes War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5580, -0.0304
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN35 8HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479180 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cleethorpes War Memorial?
- Cleethorpes War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN35 8HP), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- Is Cleethorpes War Memorial a listed building?
- Cleethorpes War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cleethorpes War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cleethorpes War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cleethorpes War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN35 8HP. It sits within the Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes parliamentary constituency.