Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grimsby War Memorial
In or near Old Clee.
Grimsby 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
- Grimsby Town · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Grimsby War Memorial, you can take a train to Grimsby Town station, which is 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN34 5BD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Grimsby 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 1379370). 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 GRIMSBY TA2607NE BARGATE 699-1/36/46 War Memorial II Cenotaph war memorial. 1923. Norwegian white marble on granite steps. 3 steps to rectangular shaft approximately 5 metres high, in 2 stages. Moulded plinth, tall tapered first stage with relief carvings of flags and wreaths on alternate sides above brief inscriptions in Latin and English to First and Second World Wars. Stepped-in upper stage in the form of a chest-tomb with moulded plinth, chest with panelled sides, moulded cornice and blocking course. (Grimsby Planning Department: Wellow Conservation Area: Grimsby Borough Council: 1972-). Listing NGR: TA2654007879 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, 23 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 478749 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Grimsby War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by military personnel.
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
Grimsby War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5523, -0.0914
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN34 5BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26659626 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimsby War Memorial?
- Grimsby War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN34 5BD), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Grimsby War Memorial?
- Grimsby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grimsby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN34 5BD.
- Is Grimsby War Memorial a listed building?
- Grimsby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grimsby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Grimsby War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Grimsby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grimsby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimsby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN34 5BD.