Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Glaisdale War Memorial
Glaisdale 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
Glaisdale 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 1440078). 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 war memorial stands on a small green, with expansive views north down Glaisdale. It comprises a c 5m tall stone cross with an elaborated Latin cross-head on an octagonal-sectioned shaft. The shaft is set on a tapering square plinth, itself set on a three-stage square base. Projecting slightly from the plinth, integral tablets are inscribed: TO THE MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF GLAISDALE/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ JESU BLEST. GRANT THEM/ IN THY LOVE TO REST. The names of those who died are recorded on the other three sides of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glaisdale War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4383, -0.8064
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Glaisdale
- Postcode
- YO21 2PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478187 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glaisdale War Memorial?
- Glaisdale War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 2PL), in the parish of Glaisdale.
- Is Glaisdale War Memorial a listed building?
- Glaisdale War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Glaisdale War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Glaisdale War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glaisdale War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 2PL. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.