Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Corby Glen War Memorial
In or near South Witham.
Corby Glen 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Corby Glen 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 1453151). 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 cross with additions and alterations after 1945, placed on the village green of Corby Glen and unveiled on 12 December 1920 by the Earl of Ancaster and dedicated by the Revd. Arthur Abbott. MATERIALS: Cornish granite with an encircling iron fence. DESCRIPTION: the monument takes the form of a Celtic cross with a wheel-head and tapered shaft with a tapered, rectangular base and a plinth. It has deeply-moulded arms and shaft. A central boss with platted ornament is surrounded by similar bosses to each arm. INSCRIPTION: the plinth is inscribed: ‘IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919 (names of the Fallen are recorded below) ALSO IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF (names)/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / ALSO REPORTED MISSING/ IN MALAYA 1956,/ (name)'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Corby Glen War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and reflects the community's historical significance. The memorial is an important landmark within the village of Corby Glen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8123, -0.5217
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Corby Glen
- Postcode
- NG33 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479370 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corby Glen War Memorial?
- Corby Glen War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG33 4NW), in the parish of Corby Glen.
- What is Corby Glen War Memorial?
- Corby Glen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Corby Glen War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode NG33 4NW.
- Is Corby Glen War Memorial a listed building?
- Corby Glen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Corby Glen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Corby Glen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Corby Glen War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG33 4NW. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.