Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Belton War Memorial
In or near Luddington.
Belton 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
- Crowle · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Belton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Crowle, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN9 1QQ, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Belton 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 1436425). 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 MATERIALS: Limestone statue and plinth, sandstone pillar and iron railings. DESCRIPTION: The Men of Belton War Memorial is located on the corner of King Edward Street and High Street, Belton. The memorial consists of a carved figure of a First World War soldier with webbing and a rifle, wearing a cap and standing on a stone outcrop. The statue is rising from a square sandstone pillar with incised, painted First World War names and a limestone plinth and stepped base. The inscription on the limestone plinth reads ERECTED/ BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BELTON/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ LEST WE FORGET/ KIPLING. There is a stone carved book mounted onto the lower step with 1939 – 1945 and the names of the fallen from the Second World War engraved into it. The memorial stands within an area defined by spiked iron railings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hatfield Chase Ditches SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Belton War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5566, -0.8160
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Belton
- Postcode
- DN9 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Nearest railway station
- Crowle — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678149 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belton War Memorial?
- Belton War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN9 1QQ), in the parish of Belton.
- What is Belton War Memorial?
- Belton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crowle, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN9 1QQ.
- Is Belton War Memorial a listed building?
- Belton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Belton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Belton War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hatfield Chase Ditches SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Belton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Belton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crowle, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN9 1QQ.