Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial
In or near Catcliffe.
Rotherham Grammar School 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
- Rotherham Central · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S60 2BE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rotherham Grammar School 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 1439193). 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: Limestone cross and bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: Rotherham Grammar School Old Boys' Association War Memorial is in the style of a medieval cross with a central York rose motif. The tapering octagonal shaft rises from an octagonal plinth and two-stepped base. The inscription panels are located within niches in two tiers on the plinth. The First World War dedicatory plaque is located on the upper tier and reads IN/ HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE OLD BOYS OF/ THIS SCHOOL WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT/ WAR./ 1914 – 1918/ “WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVE.” The other seven plaques in this tier list the names of the fallen. On the lower tier is the plaque to the fallen of the Second World War which reads 1939 – 1945/ THESE ALSO KEPT THE FAITH. Again subsequent plaques have the list of names. Also on the second tier is a plaque to the one Old Boy who lost his life in the Falklands conflict. This plaque simply reads THE FALKLANDS CONFLICT/ 1982/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4200, -1.3503
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Rotherham, unparished area
- Postcode
- S60 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rotherham
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherham Central — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478086 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial?
- Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S60 2BE), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.
- What is Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial?
- Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S60 2BE.
- Is Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial a listed building?
- Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S60 2BE.