Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Skegness War Memorial
In or near Hogsthorpe.
Skegness War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Hitchborne — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Skegness · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Skegness War Memorial is located at postcode PE25 2SP, and the nearest railway station is Skegness, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Skegness 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 1441366). 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 Skegness War Memorial is located on the S side of the Church of St Matthew on a small raised circular area. It consists of a stone Latin cross bearing a Sword of Sacrifice on the front face. It is set upon a tapering shaft with moulded base set upon an octagonal plinth. The plinth is set upon a three-stepped octagonal base. The faces of the plinth bear the names of the fallen in lead lettering and carry carved shield details on alternating faces. The front face carries the inscription 1914 1919/ TO HONOUR/ BEFORE GOD AND MAN,/ ALL WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR,/ SPECIALLY THE MEN OF/ SKEGNESS,/ WHOSE NAMES ARE/ INSCRIBED/ ON THIS MEMORIAL/ AND/ 1939 1945. Below this on the top step is the additional dedication AND THESE CIVILIANS. The names of the civilians are recorded below this dedication and on two further sides of the step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Skegness Mosque serves the local Muslim community, providing a space for prayer and Islamic education. Currently, it operates from a temporary location while plans are underway to build a new mosque after facing challenges, including an arson attack.
Place summary
Skegness War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1458, 0.3406
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Skegness
- Postcode
- PE25 2SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Boston and Skegness
- Nearest railway station
- Skegness — 0.5 km
- Official site
- skegnessmosque.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478306 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skegness War Memorial?
- Skegness War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE25 2SP), in the parish of Skegness.
- What is Skegness War Memorial?
- Skegness War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skegness War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Skegness, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE25 2SP.
- Is Skegness War Memorial a listed building?
- Skegness War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Skegness War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Skegness War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skegness War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Skegness, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE25 2SP.