Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
King's Sutton War Memorial
King's Sutton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King's Sutton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437781). 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 MATERIALS: granite obelisk. DESCRIPTION: the pale grey granite war memorial is located at The Square, in close proximity to the Church of St Peter and St Paul (Grade I), The Courthouse (Grade II*) and a number of other buildings listed at Grade II around The Square. It consists of a square base surmounted by a tapering plinth and an obelisk, square on plan. The inscriptions are in lead lettering around the base and plinth. The main dedicatory inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN THE GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE HEROIC MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945/ REST IN PEACE. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 17 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
King's Sutton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. It serves as a significant historical landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0210, -1.2757
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kings Sutton
- Postcode
- OX17 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Official site
- www.chilternrailways.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477883 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Sutton War Memorial?
- King's Sutton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX17 3RQ), in the parish of Kings Sutton.
- Is King's Sutton War Memorial a listed building?
- King's Sutton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is King's Sutton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, King's Sutton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's Sutton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX17 3RQ. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.