Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hovingham War Memorial
In or near Nunnington.
Hovingham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hovingham War Memorial is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. Postcode area YO62.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial, 1921 by G Maile and Sons, London. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: located within the churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Hovingham (Grade II*), the memorial is in the form of a crocketed Latin cross set on a tapering octagonal shaft with further carved detailing at the top and bottom. The shaft is set on an octagonal plinth raised on a three stepped octagonal base. The incised inscription, including names, is set on three faces of the plinth, but is weathered and largely illegible. The top step of the base is inscribed 1914-1919.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hovingham War Memorial is located in the parish of Hovingham, Yorkshire. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts and is situated within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.1729, -0.9798
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hovingham
- Postcode
- YO62 4JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Official site
- www.hovingham.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n11904689923 (ODbL)
- commons: War memorial and church, Hovingham - geograph.org.uk - 4322815.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hovingham War Memorial?
- Hovingham War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO62 4JY), in the parish of Hovingham.
- What is Hovingham War Memorial?
- Hovingham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hovingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode YO62 4JY.
- Is Hovingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Hovingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hovingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hovingham War Memorial is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hovingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hovingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hovingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO62 4JY. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.