Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial
Hillesley and Tresham 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
Hillesley and Tresham 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 1413044). 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 war memorial, dating from circa 1920, architect unknown. MATERIALS Local Cotswold limestone. PLAN The memorial stands on a platform circa 2m across. DESCRIPTION The structure takes the form of a wheel cross with fleur-de-lys terminals, set atop a crisply-moulded collar, from which the hexagonal column tapers to a moulded base. One face of the base is inscribed TO / THOSE WHO DIED / FOR / THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1919, in an elegant Serif font. Four of the remaining sides list the regiments or services, ranks and names of the commemorated, 13 in total. The lower part of the structure is formed of a three-stepped platform with a paved surround. 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, 10 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's contributions to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6059, -2.3354
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Hillesley and Tresham
- Postcode
- GL12 7RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676307 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial?
- Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 7RB), in the parish of Hillesley and Tresham.
- Is Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial a listed building?
- Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 7RB. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.