Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Alcester War Memorial
Alcester War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alcester War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1445290). 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 A First World War memorial, dating from 1921, altered following the Second World War after 1945 and the Korean War after 1953. MATERIALS The memorial is constructed from stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a tall cross which stands on a four-stepped, octagonal base. The base is surmounted by a plinth which has brass plaques affixed to it with the names of the fallen and a central plaque reading: PASS NOT / THIS STONE / IN SORROW / BUT IN PRIDE / AND MAY / YOU LIVE / AS NOBLY / AS THEY DIED. The base then tapers up to the shaft of the column. Around the base of the column is the inscription: TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOUR / OF THE FALLEN. The column has four small gables around its base, with a tapering shaft which is surmounted by a capital with a Celtic-style cross. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 31 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alcester War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2153, -1.8693
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Alcester
- Postcode
- B49 5AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Official site
- romanalcester.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alcester War Memorial?
- Alcester War Memorial is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B49 5AH), in the parish of Alcester.
- Is Alcester War Memorial a listed building?
- Alcester War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alcester War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Alcester War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alcester War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B49 5AH. It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency.