Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Compton Abdale War Memorial
Compton Abdale War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton Abdale 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 1463484). 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, built after 1919. MATERIALS: Cotswold stone. DESCRIPTION: Compton Abdale War Memorial is located on the embankment adjacent to the path leading to the Grade II*-listed Church of St Oswald. Two Grade II and one Grade II*-listed monuments are situated within the churchyard, and the memorial is also located within close proximity to several other Grade II-listed buildings and structures in the village. The memorial, built from Cotswold stone, consists of a wheel-headed cross on a tapering shaft. A small Latin cross in a roundel is carved in low relief at the intersection of the cross-head. The cross shaft rises from a chamfered plinth, square on plan, on a three-stepped base. The north face of the plinth bears the incised inscription: ERECTED TO THE / MEMORY OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / followed by the names of the six fallen and THEIR NAME WILL LIVE FOR EVERMORE. The east and west faces read THE FOLLOWING / MEN SERVED IN THE / GREAT WAR followed by the names of those who served and returned.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Abdale War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the region. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8479, -1.9137
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Compton Abdale
- Postcode
- GL54 4DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480156 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Abdale War Memorial?
- Compton Abdale War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 4DS), in the parish of Compton Abdale.
- Is Compton Abdale War Memorial a listed building?
- Compton Abdale War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Compton Abdale War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Compton Abdale War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton Abdale War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 4DS. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.