Duffield War Memorial

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Duffield War Memorial
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Dufield War Memorial
Location Duffield, Derbyshire, England
Coordinates 52°58′53″N1°28′54″W / 52.98139°N 1.48168°W / 52.98139; -1.48168
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameWar Memorial
Designated26 September 2018
Reference no.1459469 [1]
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Location in Derbyshire

Duffield War Memorial is a 20th-century grade II listed war memorial in Duffield, Derbyshire. [2] [3]

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History

The war memorial, which stands outside St Alkmund's church, was unveiled in 1921. [4] It features the names of local residents that died during the First World War. The memorial was later renovated following World War II. [5]

The memorial has been Grade II listed since 26 September, 2018. [6]

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References

  1. Historic England. "War Memorial (Grade II) (1459469)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  2. "Duffield War Memorial, Duffield - 1459469 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. "War memorial cleaned". UK Local Councils. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  4. "MDR22945 - Duffield War Memorial, Church Drive, Duffield - Derbyshire Historic Environment Record". her.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  5. "Roll of Honour - Derbyshire - Duffield". www.roll-of-honour.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  6. "Duffield - Cross". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 21 June 2023.