Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire
Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire — 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
Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1225972). 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 RUSHDEN HIGH STREET SP9566NE (West side) 21/135 War memorial approx. 30m. W of Church of St. Mary GV II War memorial. Early C20. Limestone ashlar. Octagonal shaft of 3 stages with plinth and 2 steps. Lower stage has leaf decoration at corners, second stage has pilasters with 3 niches and figures in the alternate panels. Upper stage has plain pilasters with scroll feet and swags and leaf decoration in the panels. Moulded cornices between each stage, inscription around shaft "to keep in mind those from this Town who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919". Lists of names in panels, of lower stage and plinth. Inscribed tablet on middle stage, "Their name liveth for evermore". Listing NGR: SP9570766530 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 17 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 423021 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rushden War Memorial is located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2886, -0.5983
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rushden
- Postcode
- NN10 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Official site
- rushdenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26520026 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire?
- Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 9JR), in the parish of Rushden.
- Is Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire a listed building?
- Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire free to visit?
- Yes, Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rushden War Memorial, Northamptonshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 9JR. It sits within the Wellingborough and Rushden parliamentary constituency.