Northampton War Memorial, War memorial from Edwin Lutyens in Abington Square, United Kingdom
The Northampton War Memorial is a war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens standing in Abington Square, featuring two tall Portland stone obelisks with painted stone flags. A Stone of Remembrance sits beside them within a garden setting that frames the entire composition.
The memorial was unveiled in November 1926 and honors over 2,800 local soldiers who fell in World War I along with 702 casualties from World War II. These two conflicts shaped the town's history and its role in Britain's wartime experience.
The inscriptions feature verses from Laurence Binyon and display the town crest showing a castle flanked by lions. These elements remain visible today and shape how visitors experience the space.
The memorial stands at the junction of Kettering Road and Wellingborough Road and is accessible throughout the year. Special ceremonies take place on Remembrance Sunday, when visitors are welcome to attend.
The memorial displays four different military ensigns: the Red Ensign, Union Flag, White Ensign, and RAF Ensign, each topped with gilded laurel wreaths. This combination of flags makes it a visual symbol of the different branches of the armed forces.
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