Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street
In or near Clifton upon Dunsmore.
Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Yelvertoft War Memorial is located at the junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street, NN6 6LE. The nearest railway station is Rugby, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1229690). 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 SP57NE 6/213 YELVERTOFT SWINNERTONS LANE War memorial at junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street GV II War memorial. Early C20. Limestone ashlar. Octagonal shaft on square plinth with base of 3 octagonal steps. The capital is gabled and foliated, with crocket decoration and figures in mitres. Inscriptions on plinth commemorate the dead of the First and Second World Wars. Listing NGR: SP5972675536 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 404496 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yelvertoft War Memorial is located at the junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street in Yelvertoft, West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and contribution to the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3746, -1.1241
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Yelvertoft
- Postcode
- NN6 6LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26523437 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street?
- Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 6LE), in the parish of Yelvertoft.
- What is Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street?
- Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 6LE.
- Is Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street a listed building?
- Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street free to visit?
- Yes, Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 6LE. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency.