Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kirton War Memorial
Kirton 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
Kirton 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 1439370). 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: rough-hewn Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located on The Green on the High Street in the centre of Kirton. It consists of an obelisk on a square plinth and seven-stepped base. The inscriptions are incised into polished plaques on the faces of the plinth and painted black and gold. The inscription on the front face reads: IN/ GRATEFUL/ AND GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF KIRTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945. The other faces are inscribed with the names. One of the faces is additionally inscribed: THEIR NAMES/ LIVE/ FOR EVER.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9285, -0.0582
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Boston
- Parish
- Kirton
- Postcode
- PE20 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Boston and Skegness
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478114 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirton War Memorial?
- Kirton War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE20 1EE), in the parish of Kirton.
- Is Kirton War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE20 1EE. It sits within the Boston and Skegness parliamentary constituency.