Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Birlingham War Memorial
In or near Defford.
Birlingham 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
- Pershore · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Birlingham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pershore, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR10 3AB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Birlingham 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 1440881). 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 Birlingham War Memorial stands on the village green outside the Church of St James. It comprises a Latin cross with a Celtic-style knotwork cross carved on its front face. The cross is set upon a square shaft which rises from a plinth on a two-stepped base. The face of the shaft is inscribed in ornate incised lettering: LIVE THOU/ FOR/ ENGLAND/ THEY FOR/ ENGLAND/ DIED. The front face of the plinth is also inscribed and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS/ PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ WAR 1914 – 1918. On the step below this is 1939 – 45.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birlingham War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0861, -2.1000
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Birlingham
- Postcode
- WR10 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478249 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birlingham War Memorial?
- Birlingham War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 3AB), in the parish of Birlingham.
- What is Birlingham War Memorial?
- Birlingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birlingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 3AB.
- Is Birlingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Birlingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Birlingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Birlingham War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Birlingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Birlingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birlingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 3AB.