Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial
In or near Burton upon Stather.
Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe 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 · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, located 3.7 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe 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 1475105). 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 unveiled in 1922, with additions made after the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial faces onto Manor Road, standing within the churchyard, approximately 160m north-west of the Church of St Peter ad Vincula. It is square on plan and is carved from Sicilian marble with engraved and leaded lettering. The memorial is set on a square, slabbed base enclosed with a low rail supported by concrete posts. DESCRIPTION: the memorial features a statue of a winged figure representing Peace holding a wreath, set on a square pedestal with a moulded architrave and base. Each side of the pedestal features a carved panel. The words ‘IN MEMORY’ are carved above the front-facing, east panel, followed by an inscription which reads: ‘OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY/ FROM/ BOTTESFORD-HOLME/ AND YADDLETHORPE/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914 1918./ (SEVEN NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE’. The panel on the south face is inscribed: ‘IN/ GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY/ FROM/ BOTTESFORD/ AND YADDLETHORPE/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1939 - 1945./ (NINE NAMES)’.
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
Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the sacrifices made by local individuals in times of conflict. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5535, -0.6453
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Bottesford
- Postcode
- DN16 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q111853477 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial?
- Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN16 3PU), in the parish of Bottesford.
- What is Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial?
- Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN16 3PU.
- Is Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN16 3PU.