Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Elmdon War Memorial
Elmdon 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
Elmdon 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 1445932). 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 Tall stone cross, standing on a base atop a trapezoidal plinth; the plinth's front face reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF ELMDON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / TWO WORLD WARS / 1914 (names) 1918 / AND 1939 - 1945. The plinth rests on a two-step base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elmdon War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a prominent reminder of the sacrifices made by local residents.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4428, -1.7626
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B92 9EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Official site
- www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478744 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elmdon War Memorial?
- Elmdon War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B92 9EJ), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- Is Elmdon War Memorial a listed building?
- Elmdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Elmdon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Elmdon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elmdon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B92 9EJ. It sits within the Meriden and Solihull East parliamentary constituency.