Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
North Kyme War Memorial
In or near Billinghay.
North Kyme War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ruskington · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the North Kyme War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ruskington, which is 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LN4 4DJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
North Kyme 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 1455419). 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, 1920. DESCRIPTION: North Kyme War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the north-west of the Grade II-listed Church of St Luke. It stands adjacent to the boundary wall within a square enclosure bounded by metal railings. It is of polished, grey granite and takes the form of an obelisk rising from a tall, four-sided plinth surmounting a two-stepped, chamfered, square base. The plinth has a pedimented cap with a moulded cornice beneath. The principal inscription and names are to the north-west face of the plinth in leaded lettering. The inscription begins in the pediment of the cap and reads, ERECTED BY/ THE PARISHIONERS IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES. This is continued directly below to the main body of the plinth, FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS”/ (14 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Kyme War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the local community's contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0592, -0.2812
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- North Kyme
- Postcode
- LN4 4DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Ruskington — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479580 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Kyme War Memorial?
- North Kyme War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN4 4DJ), in the parish of North Kyme.
- What is North Kyme War Memorial?
- North Kyme War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Kyme War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ruskington, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN4 4DJ.
- Is North Kyme War Memorial a listed building?
- North Kyme War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Kyme War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Kyme War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Kyme War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ruskington, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN4 4DJ.