Building record 3884/61/1 - WWs I & II War Memorial & Attached Wall

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{1} War memorial. Early C20. Limestone ashlar. Tall rectangular monument on plinth of 2 steps with flat pilasters at corners, having Corinthian capitals. Segmental pediment at head has central poppy emblem and 'W' inscribed. Central recessed rectangular panel has moulded stone wreath with ribbons. Wall attached to rear of plinth has semi-circular plan with square piers at ends surmounted by foliated ball finials. Inscribed tablets on the wall commemorate the dead of the First and Second World Wars.

{3} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/65 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1986, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G04 p.27 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN100394.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Wellinborough (Photographs). SNN115387.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 8/65 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Borough of Wellingborough. Dept. of Environment. G04 p.27 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Wellinborough.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4888e 2681e (13m by 13m) Central
Civil Parish WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

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Record last edited

Aug 30 2023 10:18AM

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