Spalding War Memorial, War memorial in Ayscoughfee Gardens, Spalding, United Kingdom
The stone memorial features classical architectural elements with angular geometrical shapes and stands prominently within the formal gardens of Ayscoughfee Hall.
Architect Edwin Lutyens designed this Grade I listed monument, which was unveiled in 1922 to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War I.
The stone structure forms the focal point during annual Remembrance Day gatherings, when local residents lay wreaths and stand in silent tribute. Names of the fallen are read aloud during these ceremonies while the community gathers before the monument.
Visitors can access the memorial through the main entrance of Ayscoughfee Gardens on Church Gate, with parking facilities available nearby.
The structure represents one of only 44 Grade I listed war memorials in England, marking its exceptional architectural and historical importance.
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