Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Birley War Memorial
In or near Weobley.
Birley 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
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Birley War Memorial is located in Herefordshire, County of, with the postcode HR4 8ET. The nearest railway station is Leominster, which is 7.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Birley 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 1462970). 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, erected in about 1920. MATERIALS Stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial comprises a Latin cross with cusped arms on a gently tapering octagonal shaft, standing on a substantial tapering square-section plinth, on a single-stepped platform. The main inscription reads: THIS MEMORIAL CROSS/ WAS ERECTED BY/ THE PARISHIONERS/ IN SORROW AND PRIDE/ A GRATEFUL TRIBUTE TO/ (2 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and reflects the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1754, -2.8003
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Birley with Upper Hill
- Postcode
- HR4 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62012065 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birley War Memorial?
- Birley War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8ET), in the parish of Birley with Upper Hill.
- What is Birley War Memorial?
- Birley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 8ET.
- When was Birley War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Birley War Memorial a listed building?
- Birley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Birley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Birley War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Birley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8ET.