Where is Alderwasley War Memorial?

Alderwasley War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 2SR), in the parish of Alderwasley.

How do I get to Alderwasley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 2SR.

Is Alderwasley War Memorial a listed building?

Alderwasley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Alderwasley War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Alderwasley War Memorial is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Alderwasley War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Alderwasley War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Alderwasley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 2SR.

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Alderwasley War Memorial

In or near Cromford.

Free admission

Alderwasley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Whatstandwell · 1.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Alderwasley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Alderwasley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1466525). 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 A First World War memorial thought to be completed shortly after 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite, concrete and sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Alderwasley War Memorial stands within the grounds of Alderwasley Park. It takes the form of a granite Celtic cross with raised knotwork design. This is set on a gently tapering shaft, square on plan, which rises from a cairn constructed of loose sandstone boulders set around a concrete core. At the foot of the cross shaft, on the north face, a plaque records the dedication: ALDERWASLEY/ THE/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 – 1919. A granite slab set into the north face of the cairn records the names of the ten First World War fallen. A further granite plaque fixed to the cross shaft bears the names of the three fallen from the Second World War, with the dedication 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Alderwasley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the local community's contributions.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.0737, -1.5142
County: Derbyshire
District: Amber Valley
Parish: Alderwasley
Postcode: DE56 2SR
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station: Whatstandwell — 1.3 km

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wikidata: Q106676354 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alderwasley War Memorial?: Alderwasley War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 2SR), in the parish of Alderwasley.
What is Alderwasley War Memorial?: Alderwasley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Alderwasley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 2SR.
Is Alderwasley War Memorial a listed building?: Alderwasley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Alderwasley War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Alderwasley War Memorial is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Alderwasley War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Alderwasley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Alderwasley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 2SR.

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