Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial
In or near Stoke Albany.
Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon 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
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Kettering, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon 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 1439198). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the corner of what is now the village cricket club car park on Station Road, adjoining a gate into the north-east corner of the churchyard, whose wall (not included in the listing, although the Second World War tablet is) bounds the memorial enclosure to one side. The memorial overall is c 3.5m high and comprises a Latin cross set on a fairly squat octagonal shaft, with a raised garland at its top, beneath the cross head. The shaft rises from a square plinth, set on an octagonal base. The plinth carries an inscription is raised capital letters which reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF RUSHTON/ PIPEWELL & GLENDON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 . 1919/ (NAMES)/ ALSO OF THOSE MEN WHO SERVED. The names of those who served appear on the other three sides of the plinth. Set into the churchyard wall alongside the memorial is a tablet with lettering in the same style inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ RUSHTON PIPEWELL & GLENDON/ WHO FELL IN THE 1939-45 WAR/ (NAMES)/ R.I.P.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial is located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Rushton. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4376, -0.7639
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rushton
- Postcode
- NN14 1SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial?
- Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 1SB), in the parish of Rushton.
- What is Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial?
- Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 1SB.
- Is Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial a listed building?
- Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 1SB.