Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kneesall War Memorial
Kneesall 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kneesall 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 1463374). 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 War memorial, unveiled in 1920, dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is constructed of rough-hewn limestone, and takes the form of a Celtic cross on a tapered plinth and single step. The front (south) elevation of the plinth bears the following inscription: 1914 – 1918 / RIP / (NAMES) / MAKE THEM TO BE NUMBERED / WITH THY SAINTS / IN GLORY EVERLASTING. The west elevation of the plinth is carved in low relief: TO THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN WHO / DIED IN THE WAR / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). Over 30 names are also inscribed on the north elevation of the plinth (not legible due to weathering). The war memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St Bartholomew (listed at Grade I), adjacent to the A616.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kneesall War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1703, -0.9485
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Kneesall
- Postcode
- NG22 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480139 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kneesall War Memorial?
- Kneesall War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 0AD), in the parish of Kneesall.
- Is Kneesall War Memorial a listed building?
- Kneesall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kneesall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kneesall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kneesall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 0AD. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency.