Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Minety War Memorial
Minety 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
Minety 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 1450968). 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 The memorial stands in a small walled and gated enclosure on the main road through the village, at the junction of Silver Street and Hornbury Hill, adjacent to the former School House and School (unlisted) and opposite the current village school (unlisted). The memorial is c3m tall and comprises a simple granite obelisk, square in plan, standing on a three-stepped plinth with a two-stepped base. The main inscription is incised on the front face of the obelisk in black-painted lettering, reading DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF/ MINETY/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ A.D. 1914 – 1919/ ALSO OF/ THE WAR/ 1939 – 1945. On either side of the obelisk is a biblical quotation taken from the Book of Lamentations.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minety War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6156, -1.9636
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Minety
- Postcode
- SN16 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479107 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minety War Memorial?
- Minety War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9QQ), in the parish of Minety.
- Is Minety War Memorial a listed building?
- Minety War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Minety War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Minety War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minety War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9QQ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.