Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Birtsmorton War Memorial
In or near Castlemorton.
Birtsmorton 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
- Colwall · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Birtsmorton War Memorial is located in Worcestershire, with the postcode WR13 6JS. The nearest railway station is Colwall, which is 8.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Birtsmorton 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 1462185). 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 First World War memorial. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross on a substantial square plinth with a two-stepped square base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the east face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN HONOUR/ OF/ 2 NAMES / OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ KING & COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.
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
Birtsmorton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0178, -2.2907
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Birtsmorton
- Postcode
- WR13 6JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480033 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birtsmorton War Memorial?
- Birtsmorton War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR13 6JS), in the parish of Birtsmorton.
- What is Birtsmorton War Memorial?
- Birtsmorton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birtsmorton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR13 6JS.
- Is Birtsmorton War Memorial a listed building?
- Birtsmorton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Birtsmorton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Birtsmorton War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Birtsmorton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Birtsmorton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birtsmorton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR13 6JS. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.