2017

SK4770 : Bolsover War Memorial

taken 7 years ago, near to Bolsover, Derbyshire, England

Bolsover War Memorial
Bolsover War Memorial
The memorial is of a standard design by the War Graves Commission There are two shallow steps up to a two tier plinth, surmounted by the base (SK4770 : Bolsover War Memorial Base) with attached metal plaques inscribed with the names of the 233 men of Bolsover and Hillstown who gave their lives in two world wars. This is surmounted by the cross with its polygonal shaft and cross-piece. A bronze sword is depicted on the north face.

The memorial is Grade II listed (List entry Number: 1187012 LinkExternal link Historic England).

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Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 18 September, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 473 704 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:13.7556N 1:17.5474W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 473 704
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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