Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Howden War Memorial
In or near Laxton.
Howden 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
- Howden · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Howden War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Howden, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN14 7JG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Howden 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 1346731). 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 HOWDEN BRIDGEGATE SE 7528 (north side) 12/86 War Memorial (formerly listed under St Helen's Square) 16.12.55 GV II War memorial. 1920. Designed by Clement W Jewitt of Hornsey, London, worked and fixed by C J Marston of Finsbury Park. Art Youveau Gothic style. Octagonal on plan. 2 steps to moulded base with panels containing blind tracery and inscribed plaques. Moulded cornice and above round-headed niches containing figures flanked by offset buttresses with finials. Carved spandrels and parapet above. Tall pinnacle with blind niches holding paterae and with complex hoods, surmounted by cross. Neave D, Howden Explored, 1979. Listing NGR: SE7479228349 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, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 165314 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howden War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in the conflicts of the 20th century. The structure reflects the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7462, -0.8674
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Howden
- Postcode
- DN14 7JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Howden — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26630244 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howden War Memorial?
- Howden War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN14 7JG), in the parish of Howden.
- What is Howden War Memorial?
- Howden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Howden, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN14 7JG.
- Is Howden War Memorial a listed building?
- Howden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Howden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Howden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Howden, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN14 7JG.