Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Mickleover War Memorial
In or near Repton.
Mickleover 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
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mickleover War Memorial is located in Derby, with the postcode DE3 0DL. The nearest railway station is Peartree, which is 5.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mickleover 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 1431898). 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 First World War memorial, dedicated 1920, with Second World War additions of 1949. It was sculpted by W Gadsby and Company of Derby. MATERIALS: of Hopton Wood limestone PLAN: it is square on plan. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Latin cross and comprises a two-step base, a trapezoidal plinth with a moulded top and a tall, plain shaft which tapers in rectangular section to a plain cross head. Fixed to the south-east side of the plinth is a bronze plaque which reads: 'TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD / OF MICKLEOVER / 1914-1919/ [Names]'. On the north-west side there is a second plaque reading: 'TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD / OF MICKLEOVER / 1939-1945 / [Names]. The memorial stands on the south side of the churchyard in a square, paved area that is further subdivided around its base by kerb stones with stone vases. The vases are inscribed: 'BRITISH LEGION / MICKLEOVER'. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 5 October 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mickleover War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9039, -1.5470
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE3 0DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby North
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677781 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mickleover War Memorial?
- Mickleover War Memorial is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE3 0DL), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Mickleover War Memorial?
- Mickleover War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mickleover War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE3 0DL.
- Is Mickleover War Memorial a listed building?
- Mickleover War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mickleover War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mickleover War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mickleover War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE3 0DL.