Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
South Somercotes War Memorial
In or near Manby.
South Somercotes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Somercotes 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 1453260). 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 World War memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: granite cross with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: South Somercotes War Memorial is located within the churchyard of the redundant St Peter’s Church (Grade I Listed). It consists of a rough-hewn Granite wheel cross with a sword carved in relief on its front face. The cross rises from a tapering square plinth on a single stepped base. The front of the plinth has a smoothed recessed panel which carries the leaded inscription, which reads: 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. / THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY / 1 SAM. 25 10.' 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, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LINCOLNSHIRE CORONATION COAST
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Somercotes War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4222, 0.1294
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- South Somercotes
- Postcode
- LN11 7BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479385 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Somercotes War Memorial?
- South Somercotes War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN11 7BH), in the parish of South Somercotes.
- What is South Somercotes War Memorial?
- South Somercotes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Somercotes War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode LN11 7BH.
- Is South Somercotes War Memorial a listed building?
- South Somercotes War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Somercotes War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South Somercotes War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the LINCOLNSHIRE CORONATION COAST National Nature Reserve.
- Is South Somercotes War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Somercotes War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Somercotes War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN11 7BH. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.