Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Holcot War Memorial
In or near Overstone.
Holcot War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holcot War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, located 6.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NN6 9SF, and entry is free.
About
Holcot War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1045920). 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 SP76NE 12/50 HOLCOT BACK LANE Holcot War Memorial (Formerly listed as War Memorial) II The war memorial stands on a road junction near the centre of the village, where Back Lane branches off Moulton Road. It comprises a c. 4 m tall, medieval-style, Weldon stone cross with an elaborate foliate head. That stands on a squat two-stage octagonal shaft which rises from a square plinth on a stepped octagonal base of Derbyshire stone. Around this is a modern pebble surround with kerb (not included in listing). Slate panels are inset in the plinth. That to the front is inscribed THIS CROSS WAS GIVEN BY/ MRS E.L. DANIELS/ THE PATRON OF THIS LIVING. The rear face is inscribed TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/. GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. The names of those who died in the war appear on the other two faces. The name of a villager who died in the Second World War was added on the front panel. Sources; Northampton Mercury 20 February and 30 July 1920 Listing NGR: SP7924269681 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 10/05/2016 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, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 360303 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pitsford Reservoir SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holcot War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3195, -0.8389
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Holcot
- Postcode
- NN6 9SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26298031 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holcot War Memorial?
- Holcot War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 9SF), in the parish of Holcot.
- What is Holcot War Memorial?
- Holcot War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holcot War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 9SF.
- Is Holcot War Memorial a listed building?
- Holcot War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holcot War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Holcot War Memorial is part of the Pitsford Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Holcot War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holcot War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holcot War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 9SF.