Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Morton War Memorial
In or near Blackwell.
Morton 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
- Alfreton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Morton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Alfreton, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is DE55 6GT, and entry is free.
About
Morton 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 1437844). 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 MATERIALS: Rowsley sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a Latin cross surmounting a shaft with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief onto its front face. The cross rises from a tapered stone plinth which bears a bronze plaque with the names of the 21 men from the village who fell in the First World War and the 12 who fell in the Second World War. The plinth is set on a square base, which stands on a stone step above the level of the paved enclosure. The inscription on the plaque reads: THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). The memorial stands in a raised stone-paved, semi-circular enclosure, accessed by two steps. The enclosure is defined by a low stone wall as a backdrop with iron railings at the front furnished with decorative entrance gates.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Morton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the local community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1368, -1.3914
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Morton
- Postcode
- DE55 6GT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Alfreton — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477891 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morton War Memorial?
- Morton War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE55 6GT), in the parish of Morton.
- What is Morton War Memorial?
- Morton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Morton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE55 6GT.
- Is Morton War Memorial a listed building?
- Morton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Morton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Morton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Morton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE55 6GT.