Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rowsley War Memorial
In or near Stanton in Peak.
Rowsley 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
- Rowsley South · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rowsley War Memorial, you can take a train to Rowsley South station, which is 2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is DE4 2EA, and entry is free.
About
Rowsley 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 1334761). 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 PARISH OF ROWSLEY CHURCH LANE SK 26 NE 5/179 (East Side) War Memorial c15 metres South South West of St Katherine's Church GV II War memorial. c1920. Sandstone with pitted finish. In the form of a Saxon cross. Rectangular base of two tall steps, surmounted by a tapering base with inscription to those of the parish who died in the 1914-18 War. Above this a tall cross, the cross top itself with a circle filling the angles. Carved interlace and other decoration on the north face. Additional inscription to the rear for the 1939-45 War. Included for group value only. Listing NGR: SK2547466048 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: 81746 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rowsley War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1909, -1.6202
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Rowsley
- Postcode
- DE4 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26619399 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowsley War Memorial?
- Rowsley War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2EA), in the parish of Rowsley.
- What is Rowsley War Memorial?
- Rowsley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rowsley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2EA.
- Is Rowsley War Memorial a listed building?
- Rowsley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rowsley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Rowsley War Memorial is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rowsley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rowsley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowsley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2EA.