Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Walkley War Memorial
Walkley War Memorial — 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
Walkley 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 1452684). 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 First World War memorial, 1922. MATERIALS: Creetown granite cross with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located outside St Mary’s Church. It consists of a wheel-headed cross which is decorated by a wreath. The cross rises from a tapering square plinth on a single stepped base. The front of the plinth has lead lettering which reads IN MEMORY OF/ WALKLEY HEROES/ 1914 – 1919/ 1939 – 1945. The memorial sits on a raised site at the corner of the church.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walkley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British communities. The structure's designation highlights its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3914, -1.4991
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S6 3RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479310 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walkley War Memorial?
- Walkley War Memorial is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S6 3RX), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- Is Walkley War Memorial a listed building?
- Walkley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walkley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walkley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walkley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode S6 3RX. It sits within the Sheffield Central parliamentary constituency.