Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bourton War Memorial
In or near Ironbridge.
Bourton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bourton 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 1461929). 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, unveiled in 1921. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated in the churchyard, to the north of the Church of the Holy Trinity (Grade II*). It comprises a plain, stone Latin cross on a low, square plinth and an octagonal base. There is a carved stone wreath resting against the front (north-west) face of the cross and the main inscription on the plinth reads: IN HONOURED MEMORY 1914-1919.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wenlock Edge SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bourton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5637, -2.5957
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Much Wenlock
- Postcode
- TF13 6QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480015 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bourton War Memorial?
- Bourton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF13 6QD), in the parish of Much Wenlock.
- What is Bourton War Memorial?
- Bourton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bourton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode TF13 6QD.
- Is Bourton War Memorial a listed building?
- Bourton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bourton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bourton War Memorial is part of the Wenlock Edge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bourton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bourton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bourton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF13 6QD. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.