Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Astley War Memorial
Astley 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
Astley 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 1461628). 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 First World War memorial cross, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Hollington stone with bronze plaques. PLAN: it stands on a square base on a triangle of grass at the junction of the B4196 and School Lane. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross on a tapering square shaft, mounted on a square plinth with a three-stepped based. The face of the cross bears a relief-moulded Sword of Sacrifice. On each side of the square plinth is a bronze plaque. The main inscription, on the east side of the plinth, reads: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN OF ASTLEY / WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES FOR US / IN THE GREAT WAR’. The north and south faces name the 11 fallen soldiers, and on the west is a dedication to the five men lost in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Astley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3148, -2.2930
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Astley and Dunley
- Postcode
- DY13 0RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479997 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Astley War Memorial?
- Astley War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY13 0RG), in the parish of Astley and Dunley.
- Is Astley War Memorial a listed building?
- Astley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Astley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Astley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Astley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY13 0RG. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.