Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Calow War Memorial
In or near Calow.
Calow 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
- Chesterfield · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Calow War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chesterfield, located 2.6 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Calow 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 1459467). 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 First World War memorial with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on a tarmac area in Eastwood Park in Calow, Derbyshire. It consists of a wheel-headed Celtic cross with knot work design on the arms of the cross rising from a tapering square plinth. The plinth is set upon a single stepped base. There are two bronze plaques on the memorial. The First World War dedication plaque is located on the front face of the plinth and reads IN MEMORY OF THOSE FALLEN FROM THIS PARISH/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ “GRANT THEM O LORD ETERNAL REST”. Another plaque is located at the base of the shaft and is inscribed IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calow War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2344, -1.3808
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Calow
- Postcode
- S44 5TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Chesterfield — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56762106 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calow War Memorial?
- Calow War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S44 5TF), in the parish of Calow.
- What is Calow War Memorial?
- Calow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S44 5TF.
- Is Calow War Memorial a listed building?
- Calow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Calow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Calow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S44 5TF.