Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Navenby War Memorial
Navenby 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
Navenby 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 1493757). 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 A First World War memorial, dating to 1921, designed by Messrs George Maile and Sons Ltd of London, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is constructed of Cornish granite with leaded lettering. The memorial is square in plan. It stands to the south-east end of the Church of St Peter (National Heritage List for England entry 1147458, Grade I). The memorial is in the form of a tall Celtic cross, rough-hewn, with a crusader sword carved on its east face. The cross sits on a rough-hewn pyramidal plinth, and two step base. There are three inscriptions, in leaded lettering set into polished sections of the stonework. These are on the east and south faces of the memorial and read: East face, bottom of the cross shaft: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ East face, base: IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THESE MEN OF NAVENBY/ WHO DIED FOR YOU IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (22 names in two columns) South face, base: 1939-1945 / (eight names in two columns)
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Navenby War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1085, -0.5274
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Navenby
- Postcode
- LN5 0EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Official site
- www.mrssmithscottage.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q135746839 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Navenby War Memorial?
- Navenby War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN5 0EG), in the parish of Navenby.
- Is Navenby War Memorial a listed building?
- Navenby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Navenby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Navenby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Navenby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN5 0EG. It sits within the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency.