Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Albrighton War Memorial
In or near Donington.
Albrighton 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
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Albrighton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Albrighton, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WV7 3LT. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Albrighton 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 1392640). 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 ALBRIGHTON 207/0/10006 NEWPORT ROAD 07-JUL-08 War Memorial II Village war memorial. A wooden calvary beneath a curved canopy with the Christ figure carved from olive wood. Two metres high overall. On the shaft beneath are carved 1914-1918 followed by 19 names ordered by surname; and 1939-1945 followed by eight names. The calvary is set on a two-stepped stone base. HISTORY: The memorial was unveiled in 1920. It is now cared for by the parish council and remains the focus of commemorative activity. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: Albrighton's war memorial is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * as the memorial to the members of this community who gave their lives in the First and Second World War * erected soon after the First War, in 1920, its calvary form remembers roadside calvaries seen in Flanders 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 504941 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Albrighton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6374, -2.2850
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Albrighton and Donington
- Postcode
- WV7 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671851 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albrighton War Memorial?
- Albrighton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV7 3LT), in the parish of Albrighton and Donington.
- What is Albrighton War Memorial?
- Albrighton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Albrighton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV7 3LT.
- Is Albrighton War Memorial a listed building?
- Albrighton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Albrighton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Albrighton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albrighton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV7 3LT.