Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Woodsetton War Memorial
Woodsetton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Woodsetton 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 1462126). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1922. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Woodsetton War Memorial is located on Sedgely Road, close to the junction with Parkes Hall Road. It consists of a wheel-headed cross on a collared shaft. The cross shaft surmounts a pedestal, square on plan, with chamfered corners. This is set on a three-stepped base which is surrounded by a low wall with finials at the corners. The north face of the memorial bears an inscription which reads ERECTED/ BY/ PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ KILLED AND IN HONOUR/ OF THE MEN WHO WENT/ FROM WOODSETTON TO/ FIGHT IN THE GREAT/ EUROPEAN WAR 1914 – 1918. The east face of the memorial reads KILLED IN ACTION/ OR DIED OF WOUNDS/ SWAN VILLAGE/ (NAMES), while the west face reads KILLED IN ACTION/ OR DIED OF WOUNDS/ WOODSETTON/ (NAMES)/ PARKES HALL/ (NAMES). This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18 December 2023 to correct a typo in the address
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodsetton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's contributions during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5334, -2.0963
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Established
- 1922
Sources
- wikidata: Q60780615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsetton War Memorial?
- Woodsetton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4LH), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- Is Woodsetton War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodsetton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodsetton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodsetton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodsetton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4LH. It sits within the Dudley parliamentary constituency.