Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Canwick War Memorial
In or near Lincoln.
Canwick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Canwick War Memorial is located in Lincolnshire, with the nearest railway station being Lincoln, approximately 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Canwick War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1061754). 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 CANWICK HALL DRIVE SK 9870-9970 (south side) 9/12 War Memorial 10 m north of All Saints Church GV II War memorial. c1920. Gothic style. Portland stone with lead fishscale tile roof. Square single step base. Square plan, with an open pointed arch to each face except to the west which has a plaque recording the names of those who died in the Great War. Each arch has columnar responds and a moulded arch with minor tracery and above a gable containing a trefoil. The 4 gables have foliate crockets and finials. Each corner has small buttresses which rise to form crocketed finials. Inside a simple quatropartite stone vault with ribs, over a central ornate iron cross, and 4 curved ornate iron brackets supporting a central statute. Listing NGR: SK9873169709 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, 23 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 192787 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a facility dedicated to the recognition and remembrance of Bomber Command's role during World War II. Visitors can explore the memorial spire, the Walls of Names, and the interactive visitor centre, which provides comprehensive records and stories of those who served.
Place summary
Canwick War Memorial is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2153, -0.5229
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Canwick
- Postcode
- LN4 2NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln — 1.6 km
- Official site
- internationalbcc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26314995 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canwick War Memorial?
- Canwick War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN4 2NY), in the parish of Canwick.
- What is Canwick War Memorial?
- Canwick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN4 2NY.
- Is Canwick War Memorial a listed building?
- Canwick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canwick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Canwick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN4 2NY.