Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial
In or near Wingerworth.
Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Fowkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chesterfield · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chesterfield, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S42 7EB, and entry is free.
About
Holymoorside and Walton 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 1455541). 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 The sandstone memorial stands at the rear of a memorial garden on the east side of Holymoor Road. It comprises a tapering orthostat of undressed stone, with rectangular panels cut into three sides to carry the inscriptions. The panels are carved to look like tablets fixed to the stone, with pin-heads included in low relief at the scalloped corners. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front-facing panel reads IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE TWO/ WORLD WARS./ 1914 – 1918 : 1939 – 1945. The inscription on the panel on the right face of the memorial reads 1914 – 1918/ (10 NAMES), whilst that on the left reads 1939 – 1945/ (6 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2204, -1.4938
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Holymoorside and Walton
- Postcode
- S42 7EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chesterfield — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479593 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial?
- Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S42 7EB), in the parish of Holymoorside and Walton.
- What is Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial?
- Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S42 7EB.
- Is Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial a listed building?
- Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holymoorside and Walton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S42 7EB.