Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
West Downs School War Memorial
West Downs School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Downs School War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1463504). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details A First World War memorial with a sculpture by Lady Kathleen Scott, built after 1919; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS Bronze, Portland stone. DESCRIPTION West Downs School War Memorial is located within the grounds of Slimbridge Wetlands Centre. It takes the form of a bronze statue of a nude boy, with his right arm outstretched, on a tall, square, Portland stone pedestal with a moulded top. The front face of the pedestal bears the inscription HERE AM I / SEND ME / 1914 – 1918 / followed by the 38 names of the former pupils of West Downs School who fell in the First World War. The remaining faces of the pedestal record the 81 names of the fallen from the Second World War under the inscription 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Downs School War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served during wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7392, -2.4078
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Slimbridge
- Postcode
- GL2 7BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Official site
- www.wwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480158 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Otter Pool
Otter Pool — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Back from the Brink
Back from the Brink — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Waterscapes Aviary
Waterscapes Aviary — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Caribbean Flamingos
Caribbean Flamingos — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Living Wetland Theatre
Living Wetland Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
North America
North America — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
1945 Vickers Wellington crash memorial
1945 Vickers Wellington crash memorial — War memorial, dating to 1945-01-14.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
1994 Centenary Clock
1994 Centenary Clock is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
401st Bombardment Group H, US 8th Air Force
401st Bombardment Group H, US 8th Air Force is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Downs School War Memorial?
- West Downs School War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 7BT), in the parish of Slimbridge.
- Is West Downs School War Memorial a listed building?
- West Downs School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Downs School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Downs School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Downs School War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 7BT. It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency.