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Pic Tor War Memorial

Coordinates: 53°08′04″N 1°33′28″W / 53.13431°N 1.55774°W / 53.13431; -1.55774
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Pic Tor War Memorial
Pic Tor War Memorial
LocationMatlock, Derbyshire, England
Coordinates53°08′04″N 1°33′28″W / 53.13431°N 1.55774°W / 53.13431; -1.55774
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameWar Memorial
Designated9 August 2006
Reference no.1391740[1]
Pic Tor War Memorial is located in Derbyshire
Pic Tor War Memorial
Location in Derbyshire

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

History

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The memorial stands on a limestone outcrop known as Pic Tor, near the churchyard of St Giles' Church.[4] It is dedicated to the inhabitants of the town that died during both World Wars.[5]

The memorial has been Grade II listed since 9 August 2006.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "War Memorial (Grade II) (1391740)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  2. ^ "PIC TOR WAR MEMORIAL, Matlock Town - 1391740 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  3. ^ "MDR10801 - War memorial, Pic Tor, Matlock Town - Derbyshire Historic Environment Record". her.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  4. ^ "High Tor and Pic Tor, Matlock - Derbyshire Dales District Council". www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Matlock - Obelisk (Pic Tor)". derbyshirewarmemorials.com. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Matlock - Obelisk". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 9 June 2023.