Crimean War Memorial

This monument was erected by the inhabitants of Beeston to perpetuate the memory of those who left this village to serve their country and died in the discharge of their duty in the Crimean War.

The Crimean War Memorial in Beeston was erected in the mid-19th century to honor local soldiers who died in the Crimean War (1853–1856), a conflict involving Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire against Russia. It reflects the community's contribution to the war effort and serves as a reminder of the human cost of the conflict, which also led to significant military and medical reforms in Britain.