Where is Burneston War Memorial?

Burneston War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2HY), in the parish of Burneston.

How do I get to Burneston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 2HY.

Is Burneston War Memorial a listed building?

Burneston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Burneston War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Burneston War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Burneston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2HY.

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Burneston War Memorial

In or near Londonderry.

Free admission

Burneston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Bedale · 5.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Burneston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bedale, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL8 2HY, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Burneston 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 1439987). 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 Burneston War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Lambert’s Church. It consists of a stone wheel-head cross with a central rose motif and foliate design to each arm of the cross. The cross rises on a square shaft on a trapezoid plinth which is set upon a single-stepped base. The memorial is inscribed in raised lettering on the front face of the plinth: THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. On the step below is: OF THIRTY FOUR MEN FROM THE PARISH OF/ BURNESTON WHO SERVED IN H M FORCES/ THEY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES. The side of the plinth has had an additional inscription added for the Second World War which simply reads: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Burneston War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.2592, -1.5280
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Burneston
Postcode: DL8 2HY
Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station: Bedale — 5.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478174 (CC0)

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