Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Branston village war memorial
In or near Winshill.
Branston village war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Burton-on-Trent · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Branston village war memorial, you can take the train to Burton-on-Trent station, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for the memorial is DE14 3ER. Entry is free.
About
Branston village war memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452564). 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, built about 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a Latin cross with a slim carved cross within a recess on its front face. Below this is a foliate relief carving. The memorial stands on a moulded foot, rising from a square plinth with a moulded top and base, standing on a two-stepped polygonal platform. In front of the memorial is a later block set into the steps, with a cross carved into its top face. The inscriptions are carried on relief panels. The front of the plinth is inscribed: IN/ MEMORY OF/ BRANSTONE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THEY REST/ IN PEACE. The other faces carry the names of the men who lost their lives in the First World War. The later block at the foot of the memorial reads: AND/ IN MEMORY OF/ BRANSTONE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945. On the two sides of the black are the names of those who fell in that conflict. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 09/05/2018
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Branston village war memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7877, -1.6687
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- East Staffordshire
- Parish
- Branston
- Postcode
- DE14 3ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Burton and Uttoxeter
- Nearest railway station
- Burton-on-Trent — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479281 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Branston village war memorial?
- Branston village war memorial is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE14 3ER), in the parish of Branston.
- What is Branston village war memorial?
- Branston village war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Branston village war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE14 3ER.
- Is Branston village war memorial a listed building?
- Branston village war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Branston village war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Branston village war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Branston village war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE14 3ER.