Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Coates First World War Memorial
In or near Laceby.
Great Coates First World 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
- Great Coates · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Coates First World War Memorial is located in North East Lincolnshire, postcode DN37 9NP. The nearest railway station is Great Coates, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Coates First World 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 1453562). 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 First World War memorial, erected in 1920 on the former Reading Room, re-erected on the Village Nursery School in 2017. MATERIALS: of marble. DESCRIPTION: the First World War memorial is in the form of an aediculed inscription tablet with scrolled brackets, apron, recessed panelled pilasters and a broken triangular pediment. It frames a marble tablet inscribed with the names of 57 men and 1 woman. Within the tympanum is the relief of a Latin cross flanked by the dates 1914 and 1919. Immediately underneath is the inscription ‘FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH’, beneath which are the names of the six men who died. Underneath again is the inscription ‘FOR KING AND COUNTRY’, followed by the names of 56 men and 1 woman who served and returned.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Coates First World War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served during the First World War. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5722, -0.1364
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Great Coates
- Postcode
- DN37 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Great Coates — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Coates First World War Memorial?
- Great Coates First World War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN37 9NP), in the parish of Great Coates.
- What is Great Coates First World War Memorial?
- Great Coates First World War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Coates First World War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Coates, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN37 9NP.
- Is Great Coates First World War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Coates First World War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Coates First World War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Great Coates First World War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Great Coates First World War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Coates First World War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Coates First World War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Coates, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN37 9NP.