Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Lugwardine War Memorial
Lugwardine 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
Lugwardine 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 1460086). 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, 1919, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position at the north-east corner of the churchyard, on the crossroads at the centre of the village, close to the Church of St Peter (Grade II*) and a medieval churchyard cross (Grade II). The memorial comprises a floriated stone Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft, substantial square plinth and three-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the west face of the plinth reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/. The names of the First World War fallen are listed on the other three faces of the plinth. On the western face of the upper step of the base is the additional inscription: 1939 – 1945. The names of the fallen are listed on the two adjacent faces of the upper step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lugwardine War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0660, -2.6563
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Lugwardine
- Postcode
- HR1 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q62018433 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lugwardine War Memorial?
- Lugwardine War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4AT), in the parish of Lugwardine.
- Is Lugwardine War Memorial a listed building?
- Lugwardine War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lugwardine War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lugwardine War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lugwardine War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4AT. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.