Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial in Coronation Park
In or near Denaby.
War Memorial in Coronation Park — 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
- Conisbrough · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Coronation Park is located in Doncaster, postcode DN12 3AD. The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Coronation Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1286420). 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 SK59NW CONISBROUGH LOW ROAD(west side)War memorial in Coronation Park GII War memorial.C1920.Sculptors:Tyas and Guest of Swinton.Ashlar sandstone.Three-step plinth to a stylised,square Doric column surmounted by life size statue.Column base has re-entrant corners and fasces decoration round top.Column has bronze plaques on each face recording the names of men of Conisbrough lost in the Great War.The well-carved statue is of an infantryman with gun and fixed bayonet(missing)facing to his left in front of a broken tree stump.Similar memorials by same sculptors exist at Stainforth Cemetery and at Thorpe Hesley Church of The Holy Trinity(Rotherham). Listing NGR: SK5146098767 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, 5 October 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 334803 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Conisbrough Castle is a historic fortress that has stood for over 800 years, featuring a prominent keep with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore its chambers, a miniature chapel, and an introductory exhibition detailing the castle's history, including its connection to Walter Scott's novel, Ivanhoe.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Coronation Park is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who have served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4831, -1.2260
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Doncaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN12 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Nearest railway station
- Conisbrough — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26575019 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Coronation Park?
- War Memorial in Coronation Park is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN12 3AD), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Coronation Park?
- War Memorial in Coronation Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Coronation Park?
- The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN12 3AD.
- Is War Memorial in Coronation Park a listed building?
- War Memorial in Coronation Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Coronation Park free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Coronation Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Coronation Park?
- The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN12 3AD.