Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Waltham War Memorial
In or near Barnoldby le Beck.
Waltham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Waltham War Memorial is located in North East Lincolnshire, postcode DN37 0JW. The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Waltham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1462730). 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 erected 1920 with Second World War additions. Materials: Portland stone. Description: Waltham War Memorial is prominently located at the junction between Brigsley Road and Cheapside. It comprises a two stepped plinth surmounted by a wheel head cross with the words ‘Hope,’ ‘Faith’ and ‘Glory’ in relief on its arms and a figure of the risen Christ overlooking a soldiers grave, in relief on the stem. The inscription on one face of the plinth reads:1914-1918/ FOR GOD FOR KING FOR COUNTRY/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF WALTHAM WHO/ DIED AND IN RECOGNITION OF/ THE SELF SCRIFICE OF ALL/ WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR/ THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED. On another face it simply reads 'THE FALLEN' followed by the names of the 16 men who lost their lives in the conflict. A third face reads '1939-1945', followed by the names of the eight men who lost their lives in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waltham War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5156, -0.1028
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Waltham
- Postcode
- DN37 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Phone
- 07487 379769
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.walthamwindmill.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q111853450 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waltham War Memorial?
- Waltham War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN37 0JW), in the parish of Waltham.
- What is Waltham War Memorial?
- Waltham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waltham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN37 0JW.
- Is Waltham War Memorial a listed building?
- Waltham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Waltham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Waltham War Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Waltham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Waltham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waltham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN37 0JW.