Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kilham War Memorial
Kilham 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
Kilham 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 1452949). 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 of 1921 with alterations after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. PLAN: and octagonal shaft and tapering square plinth, on a three-stepped base. DESCRIPTION: The memorial takes the form of a stone wheel cross on a tapered octagonal shaft. This surmounts a tapered stone plinth with inset panels and a cornice. The north face of the plinth features an incised inscription, which reads: ERECTED BY/ PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ LEST WE FORGET. The east and west faces contain the incised names of the Fallen. Set in front of the memorial is a sandstone open book shaped tablet with an incised inscription that reads: 1939-1945/ (NAMES). The memorial stands on two stone steps, with a third concrete step and concrete raft base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kilham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifice in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0643, -0.3754
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kilham
- Postcode
- YO25 4RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479355 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilham War Memorial?
- Kilham War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 4RG), in the parish of Kilham.
- Is Kilham War Memorial a listed building?
- Kilham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kilham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kilham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 4RG. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.