Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Walcott War Memorial
Walcott 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
Walcott 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 1455118). 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 First World War memorial, 1921, with additions for later conflicts. DESCRIPTION: Walcott War Memorial is located to the north-west of the Grade-II listed St Oswald’s Church, Walcott, within a gravelled enclosure with a hedge on three sides and a wrought-iron fence on the side facing the road. It is of Clipsham stone with green inset slate panels. It stands 4.5m in height and is formed of an octagonal column which rises from a four-sided plinth and double-stepped base, with the column terminating in a foliated cross. The south-west panel, which faces the road, and the south-east panel are inscribed in black lettering. The south-west face reads: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ IN MEMORY OF/ [NAMES]/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. The south-east face reads: ALSO TO THE MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO DIED IN/ THE WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ [NAMES].
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walcott War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance. The memorial is a notable landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0946, -0.3129
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Walcott
- Postcode
- LN4 3SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479554 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walcott War Memorial?
- Walcott War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN4 3SR), in the parish of Walcott.
- Is Walcott War Memorial a listed building?
- Walcott War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walcott War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walcott War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walcott War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN4 3SR. It sits within the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency.