Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial
Kirk and Little Smeaton 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
Kirk and Little Smeaton 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 1436529). 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. DESCRIPTION: Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial is situated in a small enclosure defined by a low granite kerb which is filled with shingle. It comprises a tapering pillar surmounted by an urn. The pillar rises from a three-tiered plinth and a single-step base, all constructed of grey granite. The names and dedication to the men of Kirk and Little Smeaton who died whilst serving during the First and Second World Wars are incised on the faces of the plinth. A decorative foliate design is also incised into the plinth and the pillar. The inscription on the front face of the memorial reads: IN/ MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ ALSO/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945. On the side face of the memorial is the inscription: KIRK AND LITTLE/ SMEATON/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6435, -1.2146
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirk Smeaton
- Postcode
- WF8 3LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477713 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial?
- Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 3LB), in the parish of Kirk Smeaton.
- Is Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirk and Little Smeaton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 3LB. It sits within the Selby parliamentary constituency.