Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings
In or near Aston cum Aughton.
Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings, the nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for the memorial is S21 5RH. Entry is free.
About
Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1489247). 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 First World War memorial and boundary wall with gate and railings, built in 1919 and altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of sandstone and gritstone ashlar. The boundary is constructed of a stone wall topped with iron railings. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location on the junction of Main Road and Ford Road. It is set within a small gravelled and lawned area, enclosed by low boundary to the roadside. The memorial comprises a multi-faceted pillar topped with a floriated cross. The pillar comprises two parts; the upper a V-grooved column with splayed foot and surmounted by an octagonal tiered candle snuffer cap, and the lower an octagonal pedestal on a double plinth. Below the plinth, the pillar sits on an octagonal three-stepped base. The faces of the pedestal bear the inscriptions in block capital letterings; the headings in relief and the names incised in blackened lettering below: REMEMBER [NAMES]/ THE GREAT/ SACRIFICE [NAMES]/ 1914-1919 [NAMES]/ 1939 1945 [NAMES]. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the south perimeter of the site is enclosed with a low stone wall surmounded with decorative iron railings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3082, -1.3917
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Eckington
- Postcode
- S21 5RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126197935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings?
- Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S21 5RH), in the parish of Eckington.
- What is Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings?
- Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S21 5RH.
- When was Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings a listed building?
- Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings free to visit?
- Yes, Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsh Lane War Memorial and railings?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S21 5RH.