Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Normanton On Trent War Memorial
Normanton On Trent War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Normanton On Trent 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 1421782). 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 War memorial, unveiled in 1921, by Sharpe and Hoggard of Retford. The memorial, in granite, comprises a short obelisk, with a small laurel wreath in relief, on a plinth set on a three-stepped base. The inscription on the front (east face), in lead lettering, reads (on the lower section of the obelisk): TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (9 names) (and on the plinth) GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS, THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. ST JOHN 15.13. On the side (south face) of the plinth is a further leaded inscription giving the name of one man lost in the Second World War. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Normanton On Trent War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2123, -0.8171
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Normanton on Trent
- Postcode
- NG23 6UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676895 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Normanton On Trent War Memorial?
- Normanton On Trent War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG23 6UB), in the parish of Normanton on Trent.
- Is Normanton On Trent War Memorial a listed building?
- Normanton On Trent War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Normanton On Trent War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Normanton On Trent War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Normanton On Trent War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG23 6UB. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency.