Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Mercian Regiment War Memorial
In or near South Wingfield.
Mercian Regiment 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
- Whatstandwell · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mercian Regiment War Memorial is a public memorial in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area DE4.
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Official information
The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire is an open-air museum dedicated to the history of trams. Visitors can explore historical collections, ride vintage trams, and enjoy a recreated period village street.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mercian Regiment War Memorial is located in Crich, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This memorial commemorates the service of the Mercian Regiment and is situated within the area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Cromford Canal.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0942, -1.4877
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Crich
- Postcode
- DE4 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- +44 1773 854321
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1641128279 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mercian Regiment War Memorial?
- Mercian Regiment War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5HD), in the parish of Crich.
- What is Mercian Regiment War Memorial?
- Mercian Regiment War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mercian Regiment War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5HD.
- Is Mercian Regiment War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Mercian Regiment War Memorial is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mercian Regiment War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mercian Regiment War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mercian Regiment War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5HD.