Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Holmer War Memorial
Holmer 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
Holmer 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 1441039). 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 MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Holmer War Memorial is located on Widemarsh Common. It consists of a Latin cross on top of a tapering shaft. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth set upon on a three-stepped base. The plinth is incised with the dedication: TO HOLMER MEN/ OF GLORIOUS MEMORY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918. The other sides of the plinth are incised with the names of the fallen. A further dedication runs around the top step and reads: LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND AS WE FOR ENGLAND DIED/ GRANT THEM O LORD ETERNAL REST AND PEACE/ LORD OF HOST, BE WITH US YET/ LEST WE FORGET – LEST WE FORGET.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holmer War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the region's historical significance. The structure is recognised for its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0643, -2.7222
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR4 9QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Official site
- www.courtyard.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478275 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holmer War Memorial?
- Holmer War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 9QG), in the parish of Hereford.
- Is Holmer War Memorial a listed building?
- Holmer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holmer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holmer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holmer War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 9QG. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.