Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
East Markham War Memorial
East Markham 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
East Markham 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 1389253). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 03/04/2014 529/0/10003 EAST MARKHAM, HIGH STREET, War Memorial 26-JUN-01 GV II War memorial, unveiled Tuesday 21st September 1920 by Mr W. Chapman J.P. (Chairman of East Markham Parish Council), dedicated by Reverend J. O. Crosse (Vicar of East Markham), designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford). Paid for by Mr Henry Cowlishaw and erected on land donated by Mrs Drinkwater. Polished pink granite. Square plan with four lower steps all rock-faced. Above a tapering base, with double chamfered plinths, inscribed with the names of those who fell in the Great War, the Second World War and the Korean War. Moulded cap surmounted by tall broken Doric column – the broken column is a deliberate feature (representing the lives cut short), with the column top being placed on the lower corner step. Listing NGR: SK7391273310 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: 487888 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Markham War Memorial, located in the East Midlands, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2517, -0.8936
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- East Markham
- Postcode
- NG22 0FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
Sources
- wikidata: Q26668696 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Markham War Memorial?
- East Markham War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 0FH), in the parish of East Markham.
- Is East Markham War Memorial a listed building?
- East Markham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Markham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Markham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Markham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 0FH. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency.