Memorials & monuments · North West England
Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial
Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437930). 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: Stone cross and metal railings. DESCRIPTION: Thornton in Lonsdale war memorial is in the form of a stone Maltese cross with a carved circular detail at its centre. The cross rises from a tapered shaft which is set upon a rectangular plinth. The front face of the plinth bears the incised inscription with painted black lettering which reads: IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The east side face reads: WORLD WAR II/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAME AND REGIMENT)/ WE WILL REMEMBER. The memorial is set upon a three-stepped base with the upper step bearing the inscription: “YE HAVE ENTERED INTO THEIR LABOURS.” The memorial is sited with a paved enclosure defined by a low stone wall and railings. The access steps are, however, not of special interest and are excluded from the listing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1575, -2.4833
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thornton in Lonsdale
- Postcode
- LA6 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477916 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial?
- Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3PB), in the parish of Thornton in Lonsdale.
- Is Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial a listed building?
- Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornton in Lonsdale War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3PB. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.