Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Shelford War Memorial
In or near Burton Joyce.
Shelford 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
- Burton Joyce · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shelford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Burton Joyce, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is NG12 1EH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shelford 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 1454916). 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 First World War memorial, 1920, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Shelford War Memorial is set in a gravelled area and consists of a stone wheel-head cross with a total height of 4m. The cross stands on a tapering shaft which stands on a tapering plinth. The north, west and eastern faces of the plinth have incised inscriptions. The plinth stands on a three-stepped square base. The northern face of the plinth is incised with 12 names of the First World War in black letters in one column. Below on the top step of the base is incised GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. The eastern face of the plinth is incised with ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF SHELFORD/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ AND HONOUR TO THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. The western face of the plinth is incised with 1939 – 45 below which is one name.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shelford War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its fallen. The structure's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9724, -1.0154
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Rushcliffe
- Parish
- Shelford
- Postcode
- NG12 1EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Burton Joyce — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479538 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shelford War Memorial?
- Shelford War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG12 1EH), in the parish of Shelford.
- What is Shelford War Memorial?
- Shelford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shelford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Burton Joyce, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG12 1EH.
- Is Shelford War Memorial a listed building?
- Shelford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shelford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shelford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shelford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Burton Joyce, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG12 1EH.