Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bodenham War Memorial
In or near Hope under Dinmore.
Bodenham 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 · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bodenham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Leominster, located 8.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HR1 3JT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bodenham 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 1462186). 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 war memorial of 1921 date. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross on a slender tapering octagonal shaft with a small square plinth and four-stepped base. The main inscription in incised and black-painted lettering reads: THIS CROSS IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ BODENHAM WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914–1919./ “LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THEIR NAMES/ BE NOT FORGOTTEN”. The names of the 24 parishioners who died in the First World War are inscribed on the other three faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bodenham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1565, -2.6880
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Bodenham
- Postcode
- HR1 3JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480034 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bodenham War Memorial?
- Bodenham War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 3JT), in the parish of Bodenham.
- What is Bodenham War Memorial?
- Bodenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bodenham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 3JT.
- When was Bodenham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Bodenham War Memorial a listed building?
- Bodenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bodenham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bodenham War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bodenham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bodenham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bodenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 3JT. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.