Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Kingsthorpe War Memorial
Kingsthorpe War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1921.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingsthorpe War Memorial is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Northampton North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area NN2.
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Heritage listing
Details A First World War memorial dating from 1921, by Alfred Turner. MATERIALS: Portland stone with resin statue. DESCRIPTION: Kingsthorpe War Memorial stands on the main road to Market Harborough. The memorial takes the form of a four stage, tapering stone pillar which stands atop a two-stepped base, and is surmounted by a resin figure representing St George. St George stands holding his sword so that it appears as a cross with a miniature crucifix of Christ in relief. The inscriptions on the pillar were originally carved into the stone. These were later covered with bronze sheeting which carries the raised inscriptions. The front reads LEST/ WE FORGET/ THESE MEN/ WERE/ FAITHFUL/ UNTO DEATH. The other faces have the lists of the fallen on them. There is a later metal plaque on the front face below the dedication which commemorates the repair work and reinstatement of the statue.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingsthorpe War Memorial is located in Northampton, within the West Midlands region. This memorial honours the local casualties of war and serves as a significant landmark in the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2598, -0.9002
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN2 7AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n741322002 (ODbL)
- commons: Kingsthorpe War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsthorpe War Memorial?
- Kingsthorpe War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN2 7AX), in the parish of Northampton.
- Is Kingsthorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Kingsthorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kingsthorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kingsthorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN2 7AX.