Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Pencombe War Memorial
Pencombe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pencombe 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 1462265). 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, erected probably in the 1920s. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a stone, capped Latin cross with tapering octagonal shaft on which is a relief carving of the sword of sacrifice. It stands on a substantial two-tier octagonal plinth with a large square base, which is set flush with the ground. The main inscription is on the front face of the plinth and reads: LEST WE FORGET/ (4 NAMES)/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE/.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pencombe War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1717, -2.5872
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Pencombe with Grendon Warren
- Postcode
- HR7 4SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q61847856 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pencombe War Memorial?
- Pencombe War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR7 4SJ), in the parish of Pencombe with Grendon Warren.
- Is Pencombe War Memorial a listed building?
- Pencombe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pencombe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pencombe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pencombe War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR7 4SJ. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.