Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Flamborough War Memorial
In or near Buckton.
Flamborough War Memorial — 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
- Bempton · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Flamborough War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bempton, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is YO15 1RH, and entry is free.
About
Flamborough 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 1391713). 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 FLAMBOROUGH 330/0/10006 TOWER STREET 28-APR-06 WAR MEMORIAL II War Memorial, 1918 and 1945, plain stone cross on a double plinth, set in memorial garden which forms part of a scheduled ancient monument (SM 26506). Lowest step of plinth bears the inscription: 1914 - 1918 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE The middle step is inscribed with the names of 12 servicemen, with 15 more on the sides. The upper step has a projecting stone inscribed: 1939-1945, and on the face of the plinth the names of 3(?) servicemen, with a total of 16 names from the 2nd World War. On the shaft of the cross at the base is the inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE SONS OF FLAMBOROUGH WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WARS The S of WARS was added after the 2nd World War. The memorial was originally unveiled in October 1921. 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: 495302 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Flamborough Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flamborough War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its significance lies in its historical value and dedication to local military history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1142, -0.1249
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Flamborough
- Postcode
- YO15 1RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Bempton — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671067 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flamborough War Memorial?
- Flamborough War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1RH), in the parish of Flamborough.
- What is Flamborough War Memorial?
- Flamborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Flamborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 1RH.
- Is Flamborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Flamborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Flamborough War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Flamborough War Memorial is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Flamborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Flamborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flamborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 1RH.