Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial
Etton (East Yorkshire) 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
Etton (East Yorkshire) 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 1425098). 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 The memorial comprises a 4m high crucifix with a carved figure of Christ raised on a square plinth. Constructed of Portland stone, the cross and plinth are mounted on two steps of the same material and a lower raised platform of concrete. It is set in a small paved and planted area enclosed by posts carrying a chain. The front face of the plinth bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF/ ETTON/ WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES The other names are inscribed on the other three sides of the plinth. A metal plaque fixed to the front face of the top step repeats the inscription and names. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Etton War Memorial is located in East Yorkshire. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8783, -0.5116
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Etton
- Postcode
- HU17 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677159 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial?
- Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU17 7PG), in the parish of Etton.
- Is Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial a listed building?
- Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Etton (East Yorkshire) War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HU17 7PG. It sits within the Beverley and Holderness parliamentary constituency.