Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wombourne War Memorial
Wombourne War Memorial — 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
Wombourne 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 1438106). 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 MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises an obelisk, the front face of which is decorated with a Union Jack flag, carved in relief, which wraps around to another side of the obelisk. The lower half of the front face bears a wreath carved in relief and a collar at the base. The obelisk stands on a two-staged plinth. The upper is tapered and bears the following inscription in black-painted letters on the front face: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WOMBOURN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. The lower stage bears the inscription: 1939 – 1945. Names of the fallen are incised on the east and west sides of the plinth, 39 for the First World War and 16 for the Second World War. The plinth is set upon a three-stepped base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wombourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial serves as a focal point for remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5361, -2.1830
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Wombourne
- Postcode
- WV5 9DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477940 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wombourne War Memorial?
- Wombourne War Memorial is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV5 9DG), in the parish of Wombourne.
- Is Wombourne War Memorial a listed building?
- Wombourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wombourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wombourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wombourne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WV5 9DG. It sits within the Kingswinford and South Staffordshire parliamentary constituency.