Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Upper Hill War Memorial
Upper Hill 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
Upper Hill 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 1439042). 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 MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Upper Hill War Memorial consists of a wheel-head cross on a tapered shaft decorated with an incised Sword of Sacrifice on the front face. The shaft is set upon a two-tiered plinth and a single-step base. The front of the plinth has two recessed panels, one on each tier. The upper tier carries the inscription which reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THE GIVER OF VICTORY AND/ TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF UPPER HILL/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919. The lower tier is incised with the names of the fallen followed by the inscription BY THEIR DEATH WE LIVE. The left face of the lower tier bears a name from 1920 whilst the right face carries the details of a fallen submariner from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Upper Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1765, -2.7734
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Birley with Upper Hill
- Postcode
- HR6 0JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478075 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Hill War Memorial?
- Upper Hill War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 0JZ), in the parish of Birley with Upper Hill.
- Is Upper Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Upper Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Upper Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Upper Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upper Hill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 0JZ. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.