Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
In or near Burton upon Stather.
Ashby (Scunthorpe) 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
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is located at postcode DN16 2JT, and the nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ashby (Scunthorpe) 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 1487334). 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 A First World War memorial, built after 1919; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is square on plan and is constructed of a stone shaft with marble pillar and plinth. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location in the foreground of St Paul’s Church and to the east of the associated Church Hall. It is set within a paved area with a designed flowerbed with the outline of a cross to the west. The memorial comprises a Celtic cross with a Sword of Sacrifice set on a stone shaft. These are set on a marble pillar and plinth, again set on a four-stepped base. Set to the rear of the base are two pairs of pillars supporting a low wall. The wall is engraved with a wreath and the dates 1914 and 1918. The main inscription, in pale lettering on the front of the plinth reads: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF ASHBY/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ WORTHY OF HONOUR. Beneath this, on the front face of the upper step of the base, is the additional inscription: 1939-1945.The names are inscribed on the three remaining faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5666, -0.6442
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN16 2JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q122223247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial?
- Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN16 2JT), in the parish of North Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial?
- Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN16 2JT.
- Is Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial a listed building?
- Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN16 2JT.