Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Staxton and Willerby War Memorial
Staxton and Willerby 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
Staxton and Willerby 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 1447816). 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 War memorial, dedicated in 1920, stone column surmounted by a cross, set on a stone podium. MATERIALS: ashlar gritstone with inset polished granite panels. PLAN: a square base and hexagonal shaft. The memorial comprises a slender hexagonal section shaft; the capital of the shaft supports a Latin cross whose limbs terminate in shallow pyramidal caps. The shaft stands on a square ashlar pedestal with chamfered upper corners and a hexagonal upper surface; it is raised on a square two-stepped podium. The front panel of the pedestal is inscribed – REMEMBER / THE MEN OF WILLERBY / WHO DIED FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / 1914-1919, and the two side panel inscriptions record the 14 Fallen from the parish.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Staxton and Willerby War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1972, -0.4461
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Willerby
- Postcode
- YO12 4SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478851 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staxton and Willerby War Memorial?
- Staxton and Willerby War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO12 4SZ), in the parish of Willerby.
- Is Staxton and Willerby War Memorial a listed building?
- Staxton and Willerby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Staxton and Willerby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Staxton and Willerby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Staxton and Willerby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO12 4SZ. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.