Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton
St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1436521). 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 St Mary's Church War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin Church facing Dale Road. It consists of a limestone canopied crucifix on a tapered chamfered square pillar rising from a square chamfered stone plinth. The base and plinth of the memorial are built up from a reinforced concrete base with a coursed ashlar and rubble stone limestone. The inscriptions on the plinth of the memorial commemorate the men of Buxton who gave their lives during the First World War. The inscription on the front face reads 1914 – 1918/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ R.I.P. 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, 17 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mary's Church War Memorial is located in Buxton, in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the area and its dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2536, -1.9134
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- High Peak, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK17 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477712 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton?
- St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 6LN), in the parish of High Peak, unparished area.
- Is St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton a listed building?
- St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church War Memorial, Buxton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 6LN. It sits within the High Peak parliamentary constituency.