Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bolsover War Memorial
In or near Long Duckmanton.
Bolsover 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
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bolsover War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is S44 6PN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bolsover 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 1187012). 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 SK 4771 TOWN OF OLD BOLSOVER MARKET PLACE 16/72 War Memorial GV II War memorial. c1918 by Sir Reginald Blomfield. One of a standard design by the War Graves Commission. Portland stone ashlar. Octagonal. Two shallow steps up to a two tier plinth, surmounted by the base with attached metal plaques inscribed with the names of the men of Bolsover killed in the two World Wars. Surmounted by the cross with polygonal shaft and cross-piece. Bronze sword on the north face. Included for group value only. Sources: 'Sir Reginald Blomfield' by Richard A. Fellows, pp 104-105. Listing NGR: SK4733270483 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, 25 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 79242 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bolsover Castle is a 17th-century aristocratic retreat built on the site of a medieval fortress. Visitors can explore the impressive 'Little Castle' with its remarkable interiors and wall paintings, as well as the historic Riding House, the earliest of its kind in England. The grounds feature a beautiful Fountain Garden and areas for children to play.
Place summary
Bolsover War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2293, -1.2924
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Old Bolsover
- Postcode
- S44 6PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26482247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolsover War Memorial?
- Bolsover War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S44 6PN), in the parish of Old Bolsover.
- What is Bolsover War Memorial?
- Bolsover War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolsover War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S44 6PN.
- Is Bolsover War Memorial a listed building?
- Bolsover War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bolsover War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bolsover War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolsover War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S44 6PN.