Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
First World War Memorial And Attached Railings
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
First World War Memorial And Attached Railings — 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
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the First World War Memorial And Attached Railings, you can take the train to Hull Paragon Interchange, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
First World War Memorial And Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1291989). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Enhancement on 30/03/2017 TA 0928 NW, 680-1/21/266 KINGSTON UPON HULL, PARAGON SQUARE (East side), First World War Memorial and attached railings GV II War memorial, by sculptor T. Harold Hughes, 1923. Erected 1924. Granite and Portland stone with bronze railings. Stepped base carrying a pylon-shaped monument with moulded plinth and plain cornice. The front face has an attached credence, and above this an inscription and a coat of arms in a wreath. In front of the pylon, a separate tapered pedestal. On either side, a sloping coped wall, returned at the ends to form square enclosures, and ending in pedestals topped with urns. In front, low bronze railings enclosing a garden, with posts in the form of lions' heads. Listing NGR: TA0929828808 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: 387691 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The First World War Memorial and Attached Railings is located in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7442, -0.3442
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU1 2PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26580049 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is First World War Memorial And Attached Railings?
- First World War Memorial And Attached Railings is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 2PA), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is First World War Memorial And Attached Railings?
- First World War Memorial And Attached Railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to First World War Memorial And Attached Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 2PA.
- Is First World War Memorial And Attached Railings a listed building?
- First World War Memorial And Attached Railings is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is First World War Memorial And Attached Railings free to visit?
- Yes, First World War Memorial And Attached Railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to First World War Memorial And Attached Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 2PA.