Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
In or near Disley.
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Disley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Disley War Memorial, you can take a train to Disley station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the memorial is accessible to all visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is SK12 2JB.
About
Disley War Memorial is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area SK12.
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Heritage listing
Details DISLEY 60/0/10004 War Memorial 23-OCT-01 GV II War memorial. 1920, commemorating the fallen of the First World War and with later inscriptions to the Disley fallen of the Second World War. Sandstone. In the form of a tall cusped cross, set on a plinth with inscriptions. It occupies a prominent position in the centre of Disley. 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, 4 September 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488376 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Disley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building commemorating the fallen of the First World War, with later inscriptions for those who fell in the Second World War. It features a tall cusped cross made of sandstone and is prominently located in the center of Disley.
Place summary
Disley War Memorial is located in the parish of Disley in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces and is a significant local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3586, -2.0397
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Disley
- Postcode
- SK12 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Disley — 0.2 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n2870525882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Disley War Memorial?
- Disley War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK12 2JB), in the parish of Disley.
- What is Disley War Memorial?
- Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
- How do I get to Disley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK12 2JB.
- Is Disley War Memorial a listed building?
- Disley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Disley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Disley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Disley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK12 2JB.