Memorials & monuments · North East England
Lythe War Memorial
In or near Sandsend.
Lythe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lythe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Sleights, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO21 3RW, and entry is free.
About
Lythe War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1430667). 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 The war memorial stands at the top of Lythe Bank within the churchyard of the church of St Oswald (Grade I) against the south side of the west tower. It comprises a 3m high octagonal limestone shaft supporting a heavily stylised four-sided lantern head depicting Christ crucified. Beneath are symbols of the Passion.The limestone plinth is cuboid with chamfered top edge. This stands on a simple, low, two-stage base. The plinth carries the incised inscription (first face) TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (second face) (names)/ ALSO SEVEN UNKNOWN SAILORS BURIED AT LYTHE 1914-1918/ UNTO GOD'S GRACIOUS MERCY WE COMMIT/ THEM. THE LORD BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM./ THE LORD LIFT UP THE LIGHT OF HIS COUNT/ENANCE UPON THEM AND GIVE THEM PEACE/ BOTH NOW AND FOR EVERMORE AMEN. (third face) REMEMBER THEM O GOD AND/ BRING THEM UNTO GLORY THROUGH THE/ SUFFERING AND DEATH OF THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lythe War Memorial is located in North-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its status reflects architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5066, -0.6888
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Lythe
- Postcode
- YO21 3RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677620 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lythe War Memorial?
- Lythe War Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3RW), in the parish of Lythe.
- What is Lythe War Memorial?
- Lythe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lythe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3RW.
- Is Lythe War Memorial a listed building?
- Lythe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lythe War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Lythe War Memorial is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lythe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lythe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lythe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3RW.