Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Peterstow War Memorial
Peterstow 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
Peterstow 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 1461813). 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 after the First World War; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location on Peterstow Common. The memorial comprises a roughly-hewn granite Latin cross with a tapering shaft on a small square pedestal and a rough stone base. The main inscription is in leaded lettering within a recessed panel on the front (north-east) face of the shaft of the cross, and reads: FOR / GOD, KING / AND COUNTRY / 1914–1918 followed by the names of the seven men who fell. The front face of the square plinth is incised in black-painted lettering PETERSTOW. A small rectangular granite plaque at the foot of the shaft of the cross bears an additional inscription 1939–1945 and the name of the one man who fell.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Peterstow War Memorial is located in South Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9181, -2.6357
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Peterstow
- Postcode
- HR9 6LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480007 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peterstow War Memorial?
- Peterstow War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6LF), in the parish of Peterstow.
- Is Peterstow War Memorial a listed building?
- Peterstow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Peterstow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Peterstow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peterstow War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6LF. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.