Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Walgrave Memorial Cross
Walgrave Memorial Cross — 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
Walgrave Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426591). 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 The c5m high limestone war memorial stands on Lower Green at the east end of High Street. It comprises a wheel-head cross set on a substantial, square-sectioned, tapering stone pillar. The pillar surmounts a stone plinth which bears metal lettered inscriptions: (west face) IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF OUR /FELLOW PARISHIONERS/ WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919 (north face) THESE DIED FOR US (13 NAMES) (east face) IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF ALL WHO/ FOUGHT, SUFFERED AND/ LABOURED FOR PEACE (south face) THESE DIED FOR US (12 NAMES) A separate panel on the south side of the plinth, affixed below the list of 12 names, is inscribed 1939-1945 (6 NAMES). The plinth is set upon a two-stepped square base. The memorial is surrounded by iron railings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walgrave Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates local events and serves as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3406, -0.8237
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Walgrave
- Postcode
- NN6 9PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677305 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walgrave Memorial Cross?
- Walgrave Memorial Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 9PQ), in the parish of Walgrave.
- Is Walgrave Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Walgrave Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walgrave Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Walgrave Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walgrave Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 9PQ. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency.