Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Gringley On The Hill War Memorial
Gringley On The Hill 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
Gringley On The Hill 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 1421763). 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 War memorial, unveiled in 1920, designed and made by Sharpe and Hoggard of Retford. The memorial comprises a medieval-style Portland stone cross, its cross-head elaborated and with a carved ‘sword of liberty’ running from it down the upper part of the slender octagonal shaft. At its base the shaft steps outwards, and stands on a hexagonal plinth which carries carved inscriptions enhanced by black lettering. These read LEST WE FORGET/ TO THE GLORIOUS AND EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (names)/ ALSO THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945 (names). Beneath the plinth the base steps outwards still further, with a narrow bench-like projection at knee height. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gringley On The Hill War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4075, -0.9025
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Gringley on the Hill
- Postcode
- DN10 4QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676877 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gringley On The Hill War Memorial?
- Gringley On The Hill War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN10 4QY), in the parish of Gringley on the Hill.
- Is Gringley On The Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Gringley On The Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gringley On The Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gringley On The Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gringley On The Hill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN10 4QY. It sits within the Bassetlaw parliamentary constituency.