Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Barnack War Memorial
In or near Thornhaugh.
Barnack War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barnack War Memorial, you can take the train to Stamford station, which is 4.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PE9 3EZ.
About
Barnack War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1393333). 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 BARNACK 987/0/10034 War Memorial 17-JUN-09 II MATERIALS: Clipsham Stone and bronze PLAN: Stepped, square base plinth surmounted by a cross, octagonal in plan with tapered shaft. The main inscription reads "TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORYOF/ THE BARNACK/ MEN WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT/ WAR1914-1919/JESU MERCY/ (NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)/ THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY ALFRED WEBSTER" HISTORY: The war memorial was donated by Alfred Webster who lived in Barnack before emigrating to South Africa in the early 1900's. It was formally dedicated by the Archdeacon of Oakham at a ceremony on 6th February 1921. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The war memorial at Barnack is listed at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * It is a poignant reminder of nationally and internationally significant events. * A good example of a relatively simple but architecturally distinct tribute to the fallen of two world wars and the Falklands conflict. SOURCES UK National inventory of war memorials. Ref 8438 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, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 505688 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnack War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifice. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6334, -0.4143
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Barnack
- Postcode
- PE9 3EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26672503 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnack War Memorial?
- Barnack War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 3EZ), in the parish of Barnack.
- What is Barnack War Memorial?
- Barnack War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnack War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE9 3EZ.
- Is Barnack War Memorial a listed building?
- Barnack War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barnack War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barnack War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnack War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 3EZ.