Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rudston War Memorial
In or near Rudston.
Rudston 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
- Bridlington · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Rudston War Memorial is located in East Riding of Yorkshire, postcode YO25 4UY. The nearest railway station is Bridlington, which is 8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rudston 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 1430672). 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 is set on a prominent position on the village edge on the main Bridlington-Malton road (the B1253), facing the churchyard of the church of All Saints (Grade I) within which stands the scheduled Rudston monolith. It comprises a simple white-painted stone cross c6m high with a splayed plinth set on a four-stage square base. A brass plate set in to the plinth carries an inscription in raised lettering reading IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ THESE MEN BORN IN RUDSTON/ (names, with regiments, including a munitions worker)/ AND THOSE WHO DWELT THERE (names)/ GAVE THEIR NAMES FOR THE RIGHT. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 1 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rudston War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0942, -0.3216
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rudston
- Postcode
- YO25 4UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677625 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rudston War Memorial?
- Rudston War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 4UY), in the parish of Rudston.
- What is Rudston War Memorial?
- Rudston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rudston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO25 4UY.
- Is Rudston War Memorial a listed building?
- Rudston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rudston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rudston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rudston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 4UY. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.