Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Martin Dales War Memorial
In or near Woodhall Spa.
Martin Dales War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Metheringham · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Martin Dales War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Metheringham, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LN10 6XZ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Martin Dales 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 1449969). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone, concrete. DESCRIPTION: the tall stone war memorial is located in front of St Hugh’s Church Hall. It takes the form of a Latin cross rising from a capital with flower moulding, on a tapering shaft. The cross shaft stands on a plinth, square on plan, with a four-stepped base (the lower level of which is made of concrete). The front face of the plinth bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD./ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ MARTIN DALES/ WHO FELL NOBLY FIGHTING FOR GOD AND RIGHT/ AND LIBERTY, IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 – 1918/ (10 NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martin Dales War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1421, -0.2449
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Martin
- Postcode
- LN10 6XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Metheringham — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martin Dales War Memorial?
- Martin Dales War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN10 6XZ), in the parish of Martin.
- What is Martin Dales War Memorial?
- Martin Dales War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martin Dales War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Metheringham, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN10 6XZ.
- Is Martin Dales War Memorial a listed building?
- Martin Dales War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Martin Dales War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Martin Dales War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martin Dales War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN10 6XZ. It sits within the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency.