Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Cossall War Memorial
In or near West Hallam.
Cossall 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
- Ilkeston · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cossall War Memorial is located in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, with the postcode NG16 2RT. The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cossall 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 1443578). 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. MATERIALS: white marble and granite. PLAN: the memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade II* listed Church of St Catherine. EXTERIOR: the memorial is in the form of a white marble obelisk with a soldier’s peaked cap, a sword with sash, a wreath of laurel and a branch of oak leaves and acorns carved in relief on the front face. It is mounted on a plinth with two square stepped bases and a square two-tier platform of granite. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE BRAVE LADS OF/ THIS PARISH WHO MADE/ THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, followed by their names. The front face of the base is inscribed: ALSO IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939-1945, followed by their names. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 2 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cossall War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, marking its significance within the community. The memorial is notable for its architectural design and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9758, -1.2811
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Cossall
- Postcode
- NG16 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkeston — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478561 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cossall War Memorial?
- Cossall War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG16 2RT), in the parish of Cossall.
- What is Cossall War Memorial?
- Cossall War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cossall War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG16 2RT.
- Is Cossall War Memorial a listed building?
- Cossall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cossall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cossall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cossall War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG16 2RT.