Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wilby War Memorial
Wilby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wilby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440985). 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 The memorial stands in the south-east corner of the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II*). It comprises a c4.5 m tall stone cross with a Latin head on a tapering square-sectioned shaft. That is set on an octagonal plinth standing on a three-stepped octagonal base. Around the upper part of the plinth is inscribed THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED TO COMMEMORATE/ THE MEN OF WILBY WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. The names of those who died are recorded on the panels of the plinth. On the base of the plinth in small lettering is inscribed GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS THAT/ HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS. The date range 1939–1945, with the names of those who died in that conflict, was added to the rear of the plinth. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wilby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2867, -0.7304
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wilby
- Postcode
- NN8 2UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478262 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilby War Memorial?
- Wilby War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN8 2UG), in the parish of Wilby.
- Is Wilby War Memorial a listed building?
- Wilby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wilby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wilby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN8 2UG. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency.