Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Grimoldby War Memorial
Grimoldby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grimoldby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440860). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled on 2 October 1921. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located near the lychgate within the churchyard of the Church of St Edith, and it comprises a c 2.7m high obelisk mounted on a plinth and three-stepped base. The inscription in black lead letters is on the front face of the plinth on a polished smooth recessed panel and it reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF GRIMOLDBY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR,/ 1914 – 1918./ (NAMES) On the front face of the base is inscribed "THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US, BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY"/ 1 SAM. XXV.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimoldby War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The structure's designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3702, 0.0916
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Grimoldby
- Postcode
- LN11 8HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478237 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimoldby War Memorial?
- Grimoldby War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN11 8HZ), in the parish of Grimoldby.
- Is Grimoldby War Memorial a listed building?
- Grimoldby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grimoldby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grimoldby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimoldby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN11 8HZ. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.