Memorials & monuments · South East England
Moreton Pinkney War Memorial
In or near Canons Ashby.
Moreton Pinkney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1448720). 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 First World War memorial erected in 1920 and unveiled by Sir Arthur Dryden. DESCRIPTION: Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is located within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade II* listed) in close proximity to several Grade II listed headstones. It consists of a stone Latin cross in the Celtic style with carved knot work detail on the front (east) face. The shaft rises from a tapering square plinth, surmounting a two stepped base on a narrow, square block. INSCRIPTION: the dedication is incised into the front (east) of the plinth and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN THANKFULNESS TO HIM/ FOR THE WONDERFUL VICTORY/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ AND THE RIGHT IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHONERS OF/ MORETON PINKNEY. The rear (west) face is incised with four names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1369, -1.1628
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Moreton Pinkney
- Postcode
- NN11 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478914 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moreton Pinkney War Memorial?
- Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN11 3SJ), in the parish of Moreton Pinkney.
- What is Moreton Pinkney War Memorial?
- Moreton Pinkney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moreton Pinkney War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode NN11 3SJ.
- Is Moreton Pinkney War Memorial a listed building?
- Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Moreton Pinkney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Moreton Pinkney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moreton Pinkney War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN11 3SJ. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.