Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Stretton Sugwas War Memorial
Stretton Sugwas 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
Stretton Sugwas 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 1459953). 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 with later additions. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location on the A438 to the south of Stretton Sugwas. The memorial comprises a stone Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft on a square plinth with a two-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the plinth reads: (south-east face) TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919/ (south-west face) (5 NAMES). An additional inscription on the base reads: (south-east face of upper step) AND IN/ 1939–1945/ (south-west face of upper step) (3 NAMES)/. A further inscription commemorates one parishioner who died in the Korean War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stretton Sugwas War Memorial is located in Mid Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0722, -2.7906
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Stretton Sugwas
- Postcode
- HR4 7PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q62174417 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stretton Sugwas War Memorial?
- Stretton Sugwas War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 7PW), in the parish of Stretton Sugwas.
- Is Stretton Sugwas War Memorial a listed building?
- Stretton Sugwas War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stretton Sugwas War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stretton Sugwas War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stretton Sugwas War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 7PW. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.