Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Worthen War Memorial
Worthen 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
Worthen 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 1462409). 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 September 1920, with later addition for the Second World War. MATERIAL Darley Dale stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial stands in a prominent position in the village, and is set back from the road. It stands upon a paved area and takes the form of a simple Latin cross with a carved foot on a tall plinth with a moulded top and a three-stepped square base. The front (south-east) face of the plinth has a bronze plaque which is inscribed: “LEST WE FORGET”/ ERECTED 1920/ TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE FROM/ THE PARISH OF WORTHEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES). Below is a second plaque which reads: THIS TABLET IS ADDED/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1938-1945/ (NAMES). SUBSIDIARY FEATURES In front of the memorial are painted iron railings and a pedestrian gate.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worthen War Memorial is located in Mid Wales and is a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6358, -2.9951
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Worthen with Shelve
- Postcode
- SY5 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480052 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worthen War Memorial?
- Worthen War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 9HR), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
- Is Worthen War Memorial a listed building?
- Worthen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worthen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Worthen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worthen War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 9HR. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.