Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Great War Memorial
In or near Burton Joyce.
Great War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Great War Memorial is located in Nottingham, postcode NG1 1HN, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Nottingham, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, though wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Great War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.9510°, -1.1437°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The County War Memorial, Nottingham is a Grade II listed structure in Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The County War Memorial, Nottingham is a Grade II listed structure in Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The war memorial was designed by Cecil Greenwood Hare and unveiled on 20 April 1922 by George Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council. The Cross was dedicated by the Bishop of Southwell, Rt. Revd. Edwyn Hoskyns. It was funded by public subscription to commemorate the 11,000 men of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire who died in the First World War. It stands as the entrance to St Mary's Church, Nottingham at the junction of High Pavement and St Mary's Gate. It comprises a tall cross 29 ft high in Whitby stone with a bronze sword on traceried octagonal base and stepped octagonal pedestal with inscribed tablet. On either side is a tapering flight of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9510, -1.1437
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 1HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1362839926 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: County War Memorial, Nottingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church Nottingham - geograph.org.uk - 2877003.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great War Memorial?
- Great War Memorial is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 1HN), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is Great War Memorial?
- Great War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 1HN.
- Is Great War Memorial a listed building?
- Great War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 1HN.