Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield
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Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield — 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
- Roundhouse Halt · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Whittington War Memorial in Chesterfield, the nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S41 9JW, and entry is free.
About
Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1334710). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 11 May 2022 to update text and reformat to current standards SK 3874 6/173 Whittington HIGH STREET (North West Side) War Memorial GV II Post 1918. Memorial to the dead of both World Wars. Square stone shaft with wreath rises from vermiculated plinth on stepped base. Surmounted by cap and finial with plain stone cross on each face. Listing NGR: SK3838174943 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 25 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 83368 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Whittington War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2701, -1.4260
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Chesterfield
- Parish
- Chesterfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S41 9JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesterfield
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26619352 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield?
- Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S41 9JW), in the parish of Chesterfield, unparished area.
- What is Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield?
- Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S41 9JW.
- Is Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield a listed building?
- Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield free to visit?
- Yes, Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Whittington War Memorial, Chesterfield?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S41 9JW.