Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery
In or near Burton Joyce.
War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery — 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
- Nottingham · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial and Three Headstones at the East Entrance to General Cemetery, the nearest railway station is Nottingham, located 1.5 km away. Entry is free.
About
War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1255249). 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 NOTTINGHAM SK5640SE WAVERLEY STREET 646-1/13/697 (West side (off)) War Memorial and three headstones at east entrance to General Cemetery II War memorial and headstones. c1920. Probably by Sir Reginald Blomfield. Triangular plot of York stone paving, enclosed by a rock-faced stone retaining wall with steps on 2 sides. At the apex, a standard memorial cross, Portland stone, with octagonal stepped base and bronze sword. At the rear, a curved wall, also Portland stone, with plinth and inscribed coping. The wall carries the names of the dead. To left, at the corner of the plot, 3 standard military headstones. Listing NGR: SK5672640494 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, 24 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 459059 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial and Three Headstones at the East Entrance to General Cemetery is located in Nottingham, an unparished area of the East Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9588, -1.1570
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 5LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26546838 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery?
- War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 5LT), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery?
- War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 5LT.
- Is War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery a listed building?
- War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial and Three Headstones at East Entrance to General Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 5LT.