Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918
The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918 — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918 is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Chilwell Explosion memorial is located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the tragic explosion that occurred on 1st July 1918 at a munitions factory, which resulted in significant loss of life. The site serves as a reminder of the impact of war on local communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9037, -1.2297
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Broxtowe, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG9 6AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
Sources
- osm: node/2169157939 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918?
- The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918 is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG9 6AS), in the parish of Broxtowe, unparished area.
- Is The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918 free to visit?
- Yes, The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918 is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Chilwell Explosion, 1st July 1918?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG9 6AS. It sits within the Broxtowe parliamentary constituency.