Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross
In or near Tockwith.
Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hammerton · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Hammerton, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for the memorial is YO26 7NL, and entry is free.
About
Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1389701). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18 March 2024 to reformat the text to current standards 1449/0/10002 BILTON IN AINSTY WITH BICKERTON Bilton in Ainsty CHURCH STREET (east side) War Memorial Cross to west of St Helen's Church 11-FEB-02 GV II War memorial.Erected 1920.Portland stone standing on a limestone stepped base. Square plan with three stone steps to the base. Lower plinth has chamfered and moulded base. Upper faces have inscriptions including the names of all those locally who gave their lives during the Great War. Moulded top has small laurel wreath on each face. Upper cross has square sectioned shaft supporting figure of Christ. The whole topped with a gabled roof. 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, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488428 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the Yorkshire parish of Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton. This commemorative structure serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9474, -1.2764
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton
- Postcode
- YO26 7NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Hammerton — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26669134 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross?
- Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 7NL), in the parish of Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton.
- What is Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross?
- Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Hammerton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO26 7NL.
- Is Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Hammerton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 7NL.