Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Worcester Cathedral War Memorial
Worcester Cathedral 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Worcester Cathedral 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 1389730). 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 WORCESTER SO8554NW COLLEGE STREET 620-1/17/187 (West side) 19/08/99 First World War Memorial (Formerly Listed as: COLLEGE STREET (West side) First War Memorial) GV II War memorial. c1919. Limestone ashlar. Gothic Revival style. Octagonal base has 7 steps to octagonal plinth with cusped tracery to panels embellished with shields with regimental coats of arms; above a band with fleurons; battlements; surmounted by shaped base to octagonal shaft with surmounting cross with foliate decoration. Inscribed to steps: 'The county/ to her sons who gave their lives in the Great War/ 1914 1918/ and to her sons and daughters/ who fell in the Great War of/ 1939 1945'. A significant streetscape feature, forming part of the setting of Cathedral Church of Christ and St Mary (qv). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 14 March 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488681 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worcester Cathedral War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1891, -2.2201
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 2LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Official site
- www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26669161 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worcester Cathedral War Memorial?
- Worcester Cathedral War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 2LA), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- Is Worcester Cathedral War Memorial a listed building?
- Worcester Cathedral War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worcester Cathedral War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Worcester Cathedral War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worcester Cathedral War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 2LA. It sits within the Worcester parliamentary constituency.