Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Waltham War Memorial
Waltham 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
Waltham 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 1462730). 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 erected 1920 with Second World War additions. Materials: Portland stone. Description: Waltham War Memorial is prominently located at the junction between Brigsley Road and Cheapside. It comprises a two stepped plinth surmounted by a wheel head cross with the words ‘Hope,’ ‘Faith’ and ‘Glory’ in relief on its arms and a figure of the risen Christ overlooking a soldiers grave, in relief on the stem. The inscription on one face of the plinth reads:1914-1918/ FOR GOD FOR KING FOR COUNTRY/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF WALTHAM WHO/ DIED AND IN RECOGNITION OF/ THE SELF SCRIFICE OF ALL/ WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR/ THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED. On another face it simply reads 'THE FALLEN' followed by the names of the 16 men who lost their lives in the conflict. A third face reads '1939-1945', followed by the names of the eight men who lost their lives in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waltham War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5156, -0.1028
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Waltham
- Postcode
- DN37 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Official site
- www.walthamwindmill.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q111853450 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waltham War Memorial?
- Waltham War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN37 0JW), in the parish of Waltham.
- Is Waltham War Memorial a listed building?
- Waltham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Waltham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Waltham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waltham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN37 0JW. It sits within the Brigg and Immingham parliamentary constituency.