Brough War Memorial, East Riding of Yorkshire

Brough War Memorial (listed as the Elloughton and Brough War Memorial) sits at a road junction in the town of Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire. A limestone cross set within a low wall, it honours local people who died in the First and Second World Wars. Since 19 April 2023 it has been a Grade II listed structure on the National Heritage List for England.

What will you see?

The focus is a limestone cross, surrounded by an enclosing wall of the same stone. Three bronze plaques are fixed to the wall and carry the commemoration. The pale stone and dark bronze make the memorial stand out against its surroundings, yet the design stays modest, like many town and village memorials across Britain. This is a quiet stop rather than a large site.

Who built it, and when?

The memorial was unveiled in 1920 at a ceremony attended by Colonel B. G. Price. The builder was H. H. Martyn & Co. The Imperial War Memorials register gives the date as approximate, around 1920. The plaques refer to both world wars, so the monument was extended over time to include later losses.

Where exactly is it?

You will find it at the crossroads of Elloughton Road, Skillings Lane and Welton Road in the centre of Brough (postcode HU15 1BA). The town lies on the north bank of the Humber estuary, west of Hull. It belongs to the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough, which explains the double name.

How should you visit?

The memorial stands beside the street and is open to view at any time, with no ticket. A few minutes is enough to look at the cross and read the plaques. Daylight makes the bronze lettering easier to read. Because the monument is beside a busy junction, take care when crossing the road. For a more atmospheric visit, come around 11 November or Remembrance Sunday, when poppy wreaths are traditionally laid at war memorials in the UK.

What condition is it in?

In November 2025 the War Memorials Trust reviewed a photograph and rated the memorial as in good condition, so no works are needed for now. The town council plans to ask again about professional cleaning at the end of 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Brough War Memorial a listed building? Yes. Historic England added it to the list at Grade II in April 2023.

Who does it commemorate? People from Brough and Elloughton who lost their lives in the two World Wars.

What is it made of? The cross and its wall are limestone, and the plaques are bronze.

Do you need a ticket? No. It stands in a public space and can be viewed at any time.