Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Tetford War Memorial
In or near Low Toynton.
Tetford 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
Tetford 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 1482120). 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 stone memorial with marble table featuring inscription, topped by a pinnacle and orb, and erected by bricklayer William Camplin in 1921. MATERIALS: stone memorial with marble table featuring inscription. PLAN: an octagonal spired monument surmounted by an orb. DESCRIPTION: the memorial features a tapering base below a plinth, with columns and capitals at each corner. Each of the four columns support a triangular shaped pediment, with a cross at the apex of each. The centre of the monument is topped by a pinnacle and orb. The inscription on the white marble tablet of memorial reads: ‘TO/ THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ AND/ IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES/ IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ AT REST/ GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS,/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ NAMES.’ Also commemorated is one life lost in World War Two, with the inscription reading: ‘THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED/ 1939-1945.’
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tetford War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2498, -0.0089
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Tetford
- Postcode
- LN9 6QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikidata: Q122213865 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tetford War Memorial?
- Tetford War Memorial is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN9 6QE), in the parish of Tetford.
- What is Tetford War Memorial?
- Tetford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tetford War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode LN9 6QE.
- Is Tetford War Memorial a listed building?
- Tetford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tetford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Tetford War Memorial is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tetford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tetford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tetford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN9 6QE. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.