Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Smisby War Memorial
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Smisby 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
- Discovery Station · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Smisby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Discovery Station, located 5 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE65 2TN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Smisby 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 1469630). 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, unveiled in 1920 by Reverend Marriott. MATERIALS: marble. DESCRIPTION: Smisby War Memorial is located on a triangular area of grass at the centre of the junction of Chapel Street, Forties Lane and Main Street. The memorial takes the form of a marble Latin cross rising from a tapering plinth on a two-stepped base, the lower step of which is concrete. The cross-head is encircled with a carved wreath of flowers while each face of the plinth is recessed. The south face of the plinth bears the inscription ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS/ IN MEMORY OF SMISBY MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ R.I.P. The north face reads FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY while the names of the four fallen are recorded on the remaining sides. The memorial stands on a square concreted area enclosed by iron railings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smisby War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7685, -1.4850
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Smisby
- Postcode
- LE65 2TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Discovery Station — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q99674034 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smisby War Memorial?
- Smisby War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE65 2TN), in the parish of Smisby.
- What is Smisby War Memorial?
- Smisby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smisby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE65 2TN.
- Is Smisby War Memorial a listed building?
- Smisby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Smisby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Smisby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smisby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Discovery Station, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE65 2TN.