Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Scarthin War Memorial
Scarthin 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
Scarthin 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 1436124). 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 The war memorial stands in Scarthin, to the north of the pond. It is within Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It comprises a well-proportioned Hopton stone pillar, square on plan, with a stepped and chamfered base and shallowly-corniced cap. The pillar is surmounted by a small pedestal bearing an electrical lamp standard. The memorial is enclosed by low metal railings at its foot. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pillar reads ERECTED/ TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF SCARTHIN,/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1918/ (9 NAMES)/ MAY THEIR REWARD BE AS GREAT/ AS THEIR SACRIFICE. The later inscription on the left-hand face reads 1939 – 1945/ (3 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
Scarthin War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the region's historical significance in military service.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1091, -1.5615
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Cromford
- Postcode
- DE4 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Official site
- www.derwentvalleymills.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678130 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarthin War Memorial?
- Scarthin War Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3QF), in the parish of Cromford.
- Is Scarthin War Memorial a listed building?
- Scarthin War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scarthin War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scarthin War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarthin War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3QF. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.