Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Farnsfield War Memorial
In or near Edingley.
Farnsfield 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
- Bleasby · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Farnsfield War Memorial is located in Nottinghamshire, postcode NG22 8EY. The nearest railway station is Bleasby, which is 9.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Farnsfield 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 1462717). 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 A war memorial standing in the graveyard of St Michael and All Angels Church, unveiled in 1922. MATERIALS: Whitby stone. PLAN: the memorial is square on plan. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a square ashlar masonry plinth with a two-stepped base above, the lower step has a moulded cornice. Above the base is a tall slender tapering shaft, atop of which is a Latin cross with fleur de lys and a small bronze sword of sacrifice inset at the centre. There is a commemorative plaque on the upper step of the base which reads: IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ GOD KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE WORLD WARS OF/ 1914 - 1918 AND 1939 – 1945/. - JESU MERCY -/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. On the lower part of the base is a further larger plaque on which is inscribed the Roll of Honour.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farnsfield War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1024, -1.0362
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Farnsfield
- Postcode
- NG22 8EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sherwood Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Bleasby — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97301846 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnsfield War Memorial?
- Farnsfield War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 8EY), in the parish of Farnsfield.
- What is Farnsfield War Memorial?
- Farnsfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farnsfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bleasby, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG22 8EY.
- Is Farnsfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Farnsfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farnsfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Farnsfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnsfield War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 8EY. It sits within the Sherwood Forest parliamentary constituency.