Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Souldrop War Memorial
In or near Souldrop.
Souldrop 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Souldrop 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 1440880). 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: Weldon stone and Clipstone. DESCRIPTION: Souldrop War Memorial is located on the east side of the churchyard of All Saints Church. It consists of a Latin cross with a carved collar set upon a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from a chamfered plinth with an octagonal top and square base. The whole is set upon a single square stepped base. The plinth carries the dedication to the fallen of the First World War in raised lettering and reads: IN MEMORY OF BRAVE MEN/ WHO FROM THIS VILLAGE FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 18. Two of the other faces are incised with the names of the fallen. The final side has 1939 – 45 inscribed in raised lettering with one name beneath it.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Souldrop War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of local contributions to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2434, -0.5581
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Knotting and Souldrop
- Postcode
- MK44 1EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478248 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Souldrop War Memorial?
- Souldrop War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 1EX), in the parish of Knotting and Souldrop.
- What is Souldrop War Memorial?
- Souldrop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Souldrop War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode MK44 1EX.
- Is Souldrop War Memorial a listed building?
- Souldrop War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Souldrop War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Souldrop War Memorial is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Souldrop War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Souldrop War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Souldrop War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 1EX. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.