Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial
In or near Byards Leap.
Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ancaster · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is located in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, with the postcode NG32 2AZ. The nearest railway station is Ancaster, which is 6.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440862). 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, by Streather and Winn, unveiled on 31 October 1920. MATERIALS: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located within the churchyard of All Saints Church, and it comprises a c 3.9m tall carved Calvary cross bearing a figure of Christ crucified topped by a triangular roof. It is set upon a tapering shaft with a carved decorated collar upon a plinth. The front face of the plinth is inscribed with: TO THE HONOUR/ OF OUR BRAVE MEN/ WHO DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The plinth is set upon a single-stepped base flanked by low walls. The Second World War dedication is on the face of the base and it reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN EVER GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THOSE LIVES ARDENTLY LIVED AND GENEROUSLY GIVEN / FOR FREEDOM IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ THESE WERE HIS SERVANTS IN [rest illegible]. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen soldiers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0067, -0.6252
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Hough-on-the-Hill
- Postcode
- NG32 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Nearest railway station
- Ancaster — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial?
- Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG32 2AZ), in the parish of Hough-on-the-Hill.
- What is Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial?
- Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ancaster, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG32 2AZ.
- Is Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hough-on-the-Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ancaster, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG32 2AZ.