Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bestwood War Memorial
In or near Linby.
Bestwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hucknall · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bestwood War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hucknall, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG6 8ZG, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Bestwood 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 1227458). 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 BESTWOOD ST. ALBANS PARK ROAD SK 54 NE (south west side) 4/15 War Memorial II War memorial, c.1920. Portland stone. Round moulded plinth of 3 steps. Cross-shaped concave sided moulded base with inscribed panels each side. Roman Doric column with moulded capital, bronze tablet and cross. Listing NGR: SK5517847623 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 24 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 425237 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bestwood War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0231, -1.1788
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Gedling
- Parish
- Bestwood Village
- Postcode
- NG6 8ZG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gedling
- Nearest railway station
- Hucknall — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26521364 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bestwood War Memorial?
- Bestwood War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG6 8ZG), in the parish of Bestwood Village.
- What is Bestwood War Memorial?
- Bestwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bestwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG6 8ZG.
- Is Bestwood War Memorial a listed building?
- Bestwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bestwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bestwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bestwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG6 8ZG.