Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
North Cotes War Memorial
North Cotes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Cotes 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 1469418). 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, unveiled in 1920. North Cotes War Memorial is located on the green opposite the Church of St Nicholas (Grade II* listed) on a triangular patch of grass in the middle of the junction of Fleetway and Sea Lane. The memorial stands on a small square concreted area set within the wider grassed area. It is topped with a 7.5ft (2m)-high polished grey-granite obelisk rising from a collared pedestal on a three-stepped base. On the east face of the pedestal an inscription reads DEDICATED TO THE SACRED/ MEMORY OF THESE FEW MEN/ OF THE MANY THOUSANDS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FREELY IN A GREAT CAUSE/ (3 NAMES)/ THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS/ WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM,/ NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN./ (1 NAME). One further name is recorded on the top step of the base below. On the north and south faces of the pedestal, a total of 22 names of those who fought and returned are recorded under the heading ROLL OF HONOUR.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Cotes War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's remembrance of their sacrifices. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4853, 0.0343
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- North Cotes
- Postcode
- DN36 5UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q111853444 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Cotes War Memorial?
- North Cotes War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN36 5UT), in the parish of North Cotes.
- Is North Cotes War Memorial a listed building?
- North Cotes War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Cotes War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Cotes War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Cotes War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN36 5UT. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.