Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Ferriby War Memorial
In or near Swanland.
North Ferriby 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
- Ferriby · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the North Ferriby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ferriby, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HU14 3GP, and entry is free.
About
North Ferriby 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 1435273). 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. DESCRIPTION: North Ferriby war memorial is located at the junction of Ferriby High Road and Church Road, opposite Ferriby Hall Club with Screen Wall and Gate Piers (Grade II). It stands in a gravelled area demarcated from the road by posts carrying a chain. The memorial consists of a tall Portland stone cross rising from a tapering plinth and three-stepped base. There is a reversed sword carved in relief on the cross and the inscriptions are incised in the plinth and painted black. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the plinth reads “LEST WE FORGET”/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM/ THIS VILLAGE WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945. The First World War names are listed on either side of the plinth, with the Second World War names to the rear. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: To the right of the memorial cross, in front of a flagpole, is a small headstone with the inscription 1939 – 1945/ IN HONOUR/ AND MEMORY/ OF THE/ VALIANT/ NFPC 1995. These features are not of special interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Ferriby War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7220, -0.5022
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- North Ferriby
- Postcode
- HU14 3GP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Ferriby — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678096 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Ferriby War Memorial?
- North Ferriby War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU14 3GP), in the parish of North Ferriby.
- What is North Ferriby War Memorial?
- North Ferriby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Ferriby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU14 3GP.
- Is North Ferriby War Memorial a listed building?
- North Ferriby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Ferriby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — North Ferriby War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is North Ferriby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Ferriby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Ferriby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU14 3GP.