Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Much Dewchurch War Memorial
Much Dewchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Much Dewchurch War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1462128). 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 dating from around 1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: The memorial stands in a prominent roadside location at the centre of the village. The memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a square pedestal and three-stepped square base. It is carved from pale grey granite. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the east face of the plinth reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. An additional inscription on the north face of the plinth reads AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Much Dewchurch War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9765, -2.7570
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Much Dewchurch
- Postcode
- HR2 8DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Phone
- +44 1981540295
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q60716998 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Much Dewchurch War Memorial?
- Much Dewchurch War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8DJ), in the parish of Much Dewchurch.
- Is Much Dewchurch War Memorial a listed building?
- Much Dewchurch War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Much Dewchurch War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Much Dewchurch War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Much Dewchurch War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8DJ. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.