Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scriven War Memorial
In or near Scriven.
Scriven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Scriven War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Knaresborough, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Scriven 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 1448691). 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 and Second World War memorial, 1953. MATERIALS: limestone ashlar with a stone slate roof. EXTERIOR: small, gabled-roofed shelter, the gable facing the road to the west, this having a central, round-arched entrance flanked by small, unglazed slit windows. The entrance has a rusticated, projecting surround of reticulated quoins and voussoirs, being closed by simple, iron-railing gates. Set above there is a stone plaque inscribed E II R. Affixed to the wall to the right of the entrance there is a glazed timber cabinet for notices. The side elevations have rectangular, unglazed openings that have simple iron bars. The rear is blind. INTERIOR: set on the rear wall is a simple stone plaque with an inscription reading: IN MEMORANDUM / 1914-1918 / MIDSHIPMAN JOHN SLINGSBY, RN / PRIVATE PERCY FRYER / PRIVATE HARRY SMITH / 1939 – 1945 / GUARDSMAN ARTHUR BRADLEY / PRIVATE THOMAS COOPER. 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 September 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scriven War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is notable for its historical significance and architectural design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0208, -1.4695
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scriven
- Postcode
- HG5 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scriven War Memorial?
- Scriven War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5 9DU), in the parish of Scriven.
- What is Scriven War Memorial?
- Scriven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scriven War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG5 9DU.
- Is Scriven War Memorial a listed building?
- Scriven War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scriven War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scriven War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scriven War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5 9DU.