Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial
In or near West Hallam.
Stanley and Stanley Common Parish 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
- Spondon · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial is located in Erewash, Derbyshire, with the postcode DE7 6FL. The nearest railway station is Spondon, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Stanley and Stanley Common Parish 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 1438668). 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: Grey polished granite. DESCRIPTION: The war memorial is located on Station Road in Stanley village. It consists of a tall granite obelisk, square on plan, on a tapering granite plinth. The shaft of the obelisk has polished panels on all faces, whilst the foot of the obelisk and the plinth are polished on the front faces only. The bottom of the panel on the front face of the obelisk is decorated with an engraved laurel wreath. The plinth stands on a two-stepped concrete base: on the front face of the top step is embedded a rectangular marble tablet. The front panel of the plinth bears the inscription TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919./ (6 NAMES)/ “HEROES ALL, FOR US THEY DIED”. The marble tablet reads WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945/ (4 NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial is located in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its significance is recognised by its protected status, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9591, -1.3777
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Postcode
- DE7 6FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478007 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial?
- Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE7 6FL), in the parish of Stanley and Stanley Common.
- What is Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial?
- Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE7 6FL.
- Is Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial a listed building?
- Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanley and Stanley Common Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE7 6FL.