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Memorials & monuments · East of England

Benefield War Memorial

In or near Deene.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Benefield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

OS Cut Mark - Lower Benefield, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7892748

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Corby · 9.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Benefield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Corby, located 9.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is PE8 5AF.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Benefield 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 1061357). 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 BENEFIELD 1742/0/10006 War Memorial, St Marys Churchyard 10-JUN-02 GV II 1st World War Memorial. c1920. Ashlar. Finely carved memorial in the form of a churchyard cross. A square plinth stands on 2 octagonal steps. The plinth is inscribed with the 14 names of the Fallen from the parish. Above rises an octagonal shaft with carved crucifix on top. An unusual feature is the group of Mother and Child to the rear of Christ. This well-designed and finely carved War Memorial forms a group with the Church of St.Mary (qv). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 17 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489539 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Banhaw, Spring and Blackthorn's Woods SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Benefield War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.

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Coordinates
52.4854, -0.5461
Parish
Benefield
Postcode
PE8 5AF
Parliamentary constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Nearest railway station
Corby9.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benefield War Memorial?
Benefield War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5AF), in the parish of Benefield.
What is Benefield War Memorial?
Benefield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Benefield War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Corby, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE8 5AF.
Is Benefield War Memorial a listed building?
Benefield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Benefield War Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Benefield War Memorial is part of the Banhaw, Spring and Blackthorn's Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Benefield War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Benefield War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Benefield War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5AF. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.