Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Canon Pyon War Memorial
Canon Pyon 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
Canon Pyon 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 1459897). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a small hedged memorial garden on the junction of the A4110 and Kings Road, close to The Cottage (Grade II) and its associated barn (Grade II). The memorial comprises a plain Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft with a substantial square plinth and three-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the plinth reads: (north-east face) ERECTED/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF CANON PYON/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919/ (north-west face) (7 NAMES)/ (south-west face) (3 NAMES)/ IN THE HAND OF GOD NO TORMENT/ SHALL TOUCH THEM/ (south-east face) (7 NAMES). An additional inscription on the upper step reads: (north-east face) 1939–1945/ (1 NAME)/ (north-west face) (2 NAMES)/ (south-east face) (2 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canon Pyon War Memorial is located in Mid Wales. This Grade II listed building serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1373, -2.7881
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Canon Pyon
- Postcode
- HR4 8PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q62027459 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canon Pyon War Memorial?
- Canon Pyon War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8PE), in the parish of Canon Pyon.
- Is Canon Pyon War Memorial a listed building?
- Canon Pyon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canon Pyon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Canon Pyon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canon Pyon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8PE. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.