Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood
War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1438453). 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 of c.1919, moved to its present position c.1969. MATERIALS The memorial is constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a stone cross and plinth standing on a three-stepped base. The cross has a figure of Christ attached to it and is surmounted by a small moulded gable. The plinth bears the inscription, "TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1949 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ IS IT NOTHING TO YOU ALL YE THAT PASS BY BEHOLD/ AND SEE IF THERE BE ANY SORROW LIKE UNTO MY SORROW".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Lichfield Avenue in Ronkswood, Worcestershire, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within an unparished area of Worcester in the West Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1924, -2.1912
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR5 1NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Official site
- medicalmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477975 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood?
- War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR5 1NT), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood a listed building?
- War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR5 1NT. It sits within the Worcester parliamentary constituency.