Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire
In or near Keyworth.
Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire — 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
- Park Gate · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Plumtree War Memorial in Nottinghamshire, the nearest railway station is Park Gate, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG12 5EZ, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1462497). 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 Plumtree War Memorial was unveiled by Major T P Barber DSO on 9 January 1921. The names of those who died in the Second World War have also been added. MATERIALS: hewn granite. PLAN: the memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, to the west of the Grade I listed church. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a Celtic cross mounted on a rhomboid plinth and three-stepped base. The west face bears the sword of sacrifice in relief. The east face of the plinth is inscribed with the following: HALLOWED BE THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ THE VICTOR HEROES REST IN MANY LANDS BUT HERE THE SYMBOL OF THEIR GLORY STANDS. The north face is inscribed 1939-1945/ (Names) / ALSO 1914-1919 / (Name).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plumtree War Memorial is located in the parish of Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8919, -1.0876
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Rushcliffe
- Parish
- Plumtree
- Postcode
- NG12 5EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rushcliffe
- Nearest railway station
- Park Gate — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire?
- Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG12 5EZ), in the parish of Plumtree.
- What is Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire?
- Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Park Gate, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG12 5EZ.
- Is Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire a listed building?
- Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire free to visit?
- Yes, Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plumtree War Memorial, Nottinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Park Gate, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG12 5EZ.