Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Wem War Memorial
Wem War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wem War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1389540). 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 WEM RURAL 1581/0/10004 HIGH STREET 08-NOV-01 Wem (South side) War Memorial GV II First World War memorial. Circa early 1920s. Portland stone. In form a Medieval preaching cross. Octagonal on plan, with a 4-tier stepped base on which stands a crenellated pedestal with a smaller moulded pedestal on top and a slender tapered octagonal shaft supporting a Latin cross, carved with a shield, coronet and foliage. On the main pedestal and stepped base there are slate plaques inscribed with the names of those killed in the First and Second World Wars. A good example of a First World War memorial situated on a prominent site in the churchyard of the parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, in the town centre. Listing NGR: SJ5123828881 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488226 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wem War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, marking significant historical events. The structure's designation reflects its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8552, -2.7256
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wem Urban
- Postcode
- SY4 5DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Official site
- www.joulesbrewery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26668974 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wem War Memorial?
- Wem War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 5DW), in the parish of Wem Urban.
- Is Wem War Memorial a listed building?
- Wem War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wem War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wem War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wem War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 5DW. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.