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Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church
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Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1391072). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Details COXWOLD 1335/0/10004 Coxwold War Memorial within the church 31-AUG-04 yard of Saint Michael's Church GV II War Memorial. 1919. Temple Moore [executant Leslie Moore]. Sandstone. Cross with tapering shaft of octagonal section which has a moulded knop and socle. The arms of the cross are cusped. The cross stands above an octagonal plinth which dies to a square body via broaches. Below are 3 steps. The inscription is in Gothic script to the plinth and steps and reads: "IN PROUD AND/AFFECTIONATE/MEMORY OF THESE/MEN WHO FELL IN THE/GREAT WAR 1914-1918". A design for a cross was commissioned from Temple Moore and presented to a parish meeting in October 1919. Following Temple Moore's death the executant architect was his son, Leslie Moore. The memorial was dedicated at a service on May 8th 1921 and cost £150 17s. The cross forms a group with the church of St. Michael, Coxwold [q.v.]. Source: Geoffrey K. Brandwood, "Temple Moore", Stamford, 1997, pp. 243 & 257. 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: 491964 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coxwold War Memorial is located within the churchyard of Saint Michael's Church in Yorkshire. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1878, -1.1842
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Coxwold
- Postcode
- YO61 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Phone
- 01347 868 465
- Official site
- www.laurencesternetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670440 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church?
- Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61 4AB), in the parish of Coxwold.
- What is Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church?
- Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church?
- Drivers can use postcode YO61 4AB.
- Is Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church a listed building?
- Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church a protected site?
- Yes — Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church free to visit?
- Yes, Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61 4AB. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.