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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

War Memorial and Pump

In or near Winshill.

Free admission

War Memorial and Pump — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Horse grazing - geograph.org.uk - 398083

Mark Walton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Burton-on-Trent · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The War Memorial and Pump is located in South Derbyshire, postcode DE15 0RE. The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

War Memorial and Pump is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1096484). 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 BRETBY THE GREEN SK 22 SE 2/7 War Memorial and Pump GV II War memorial and pump. C18 and c1918. Timber with shingled roof with cross finial. Open octagonal shelter with plain square posts and segmental arches. Beneath the eaves the inscription 1914 In Memory of ....., with the names of those from Bretby who died in the First World War. Within the shelter is the village pump in an C18 panelled wooden box with pyramidal top. Stone water trough in front. Listing NGR: SK2951023212 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: 82811 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The War Memorial and Pump is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building serves as a commemorative site, reflecting the region's historical significance. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural value.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.8057, -1.5637
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Bretby
Postcode
DE15 0RE
Parliamentary constituency
South Derbyshire
Nearest railway station
Burton-on-Trent5.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial and Pump?
War Memorial and Pump is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE15 0RE), in the parish of Bretby.
What is War Memorial and Pump?
War Memorial and Pump — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to War Memorial and Pump?
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE15 0RE.
Is War Memorial and Pump a listed building?
War Memorial and Pump is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is War Memorial and Pump free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial and Pump is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial and Pump?
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE15 0RE.