Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bedlam War Memorial
In or near Milson.
Bedlam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bedlam War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ludlow, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY8 3PP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bedlam 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 1473237). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS and PLAN: the memorial is square on plan and is constructed from roughly-hewn stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands approximately 5m east of 8 Titterstone Cottages. The memorial is approximately 3.5m tall and comprises a three stepped base surmounted by a plinth with engraved plaque on its south side, and a Celtic wheel cross carved with ‘RIP’ at its centre. There are low post and chain railings around the bottom step of the base. The engraved plaque on the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND LOVING MEMORY OF / ( NAMES) / WHO DIED 1914-1919 /FOR KING AND COUNTRY. A further inscription on the upper step of the base reads: ‘To the Glory of God and in memory of the men of / Titterstone 1939 -1945 / (Names).’
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Titterstone Clee SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bedlam War Memorial is located in Mid Wales and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3927, -2.6129
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bitterley
- Postcode
- SY8 3PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q102231851 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bedlam War Memorial?
- Bedlam War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 3PP), in the parish of Bitterley.
- What is Bedlam War Memorial?
- Bedlam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bedlam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 3PP.
- Is Bedlam War Memorial a listed building?
- Bedlam War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bedlam War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bedlam War Memorial is part of the Titterstone Clee SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bedlam War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bedlam War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bedlam War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 3PP.