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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Pleasley War Memorial

In or near Whaley.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Pleasley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Pleasley War Memorial, memorials & monuments in Derbyshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Mansfield Woodhouse · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Pleasley War Memorial is located in Bolsover, Derbyshire, with the postcode NG19 7PD. The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse, which is 3.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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About

Pleasley 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. It sits within the Bolsover parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area NG19.

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Heritage listing

Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 28 October 2022 to correct a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards SK 56 SW 11/136 PARISH OF PLEASLEY CHESTERFIELD ROAD (West Side) War Memorial II War memorial. c1918. Ashlar cenotaph in regular coursed blocks. Rectangular in plan. Stepped plinth, moulded base, and plain rectangular block above, stepped in at the top. Inscribed on one of the long sides 'ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE GALLANT MEN OF PLEASLEY AND PLEASLEY HILL WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918' and with an added inscription to those who died in the Second World War. Carved wreath above. Listing NGR: SK5020764368 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: 79305 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pleasley War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in Pleasley, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands. It honours those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its fallen. The memorial is situated in the parish of Pleasley, postcode NG19.

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Coordinates
53.1741, -1.2503
County
Derbyshire
District
Bolsover
Parish
Pleasley
Postcode
NG19 7PD
Parliamentary constituency
Bolsover
Nearest railway station
Mansfield Woodhouse3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pleasley War Memorial?
Pleasley War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG19 7PD), in the parish of Pleasley.
What is Pleasley War Memorial?
Pleasley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pleasley War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG19 7PD.
Is Pleasley War Memorial a listed building?
Pleasley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Pleasley War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Pleasley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Pleasley War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG19 7PD.