Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Almeley War Memorial
Almeley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Almeley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1462968). 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, designed by sculptor William G Storr Barber, erected in 1919; altered by the addition of further names following the Second World War. MATERIALS Portland stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a statue of a First World War infantry soldier with head bowed, holding an inverted rifle and helmet, standing on a high, square-section stone plinth on a two-stepped square stone platform. The main inscription in incised lettering on the west face of the plinth reads: THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918/ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE/ GRATEFUL PARISH OF ALMELEY TO/ COMMEMORATE THE NAMES OF ITS/ FAITHFUL SONS WHO FOUGHT AND/ DIED FOR ENGLAND AND LIBERTY/ (19 NAMES)/. An additional inscription on the upper step of the base reads: ALSO/ 1939–1945/ (6 NAMES)/.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Almeley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It serves as a commemorative structure, honouring those who served in military conflicts. The memorial is notable for its historical significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1580, -2.9762
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Almeley
- Postcode
- HR3 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q62036214 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Almeley War Memorial?
- Almeley War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 6LD), in the parish of Almeley.
- Is Almeley War Memorial a listed building?
- Almeley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Almeley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Almeley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Almeley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 6LD. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.