Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Weobley War Memorial
Weobley 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
Weobley 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 1462192). 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 war memorial of 1920 date. MATERIALS: constructed of sandstone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft with a plinth and two-stepped square base, set within an octagonal kerbed area. The memorial stands approximately 4.2m high. The main inscription in incised lettering on the north face of the plinth reads: IN/ GRATEFUL/ AND LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919. The north face of the upper step of the base reads: THEY SHALL NOT GROW [SIC] OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. The other faces are each inscribed with six names. The south face of the upper step of the base reads: ALL FROM THIS PARISH WHO SERVED BETWEEN 1939 – 1945/ BY THE GRACE OF GOD RETURNED SAFELY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weobley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is a notable landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1615, -2.8761
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Weobley
- Postcode
- HR4 8SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Official site
- www.weobley.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480038 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weobley War Memorial?
- Weobley War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8SD), in the parish of Weobley.
- Is Weobley War Memorial a listed building?
- Weobley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weobley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weobley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weobley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8SD. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.