Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hampton War Memorial
Hampton 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
Hampton 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 1438630). 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 erected c.1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS The memorial is built from grey and pink granite. DETAILS The memorial takes the form of a small Celtic-style wheel cross atop a tall, tapering shaft. The main section of the base is in pink granite and bears the inscription, "LEST WE FORGET/ THESE MEN MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ (NAMES)/ R.I.P". To the side, a further inscription reads, "SERVED IN H.M FORCES/ DURING THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)". The base stands on a stepped plinth with the inscription, "1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)". 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, 18 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hampton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0864, -1.9603
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Evesham
- Postcode
- WR11 2JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477999 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton War Memorial?
- Hampton War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR11 2JY), in the parish of Evesham.
- Is Hampton War Memorial a listed building?
- Hampton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hampton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hampton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR11 2JY. It sits within the Droitwich and Evesham parliamentary constituency.