Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Withington War Memorial
Withington 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
Withington 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 1462264). 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 First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War and the conflict in Northern Ireland. DESCRIPTION The war memorial is set within a triangular paved area. It comprises a Latin cross on a tall, tapering octagonal shaft with a square plinth and a four-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription on the south face of the plinth reads: ERECTED IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914–1919/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The plinth and the upper step carry the names of those who died. An inscription on the upper step of the base (south face) commemorates those who died in the Second World War and reads: A.D. 1939–1945/ (NAME). A further inscription commemorates one parishioner who died in 1989 during the conflict in Northern Ireland.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Withington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for its history and sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0877, -2.6366
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Withington
- Postcode
- HR1 3QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q61827301 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Withington War Memorial?
- Withington War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 3QA), in the parish of Withington.
- Is Withington War Memorial a listed building?
- Withington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Withington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Withington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Withington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 3QA. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.