Memorials & monuments · South West England
Brimpsfield War Memorial
In or near Cowley.
Brimpsfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brimpsfield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL4 8LD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Brimpsfield War Memorial is a public memorial in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1922, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area GL4.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details First world war memorial cross, erected in 1922. MATERIALS: carved stone with incised inscriptions. PLAN: equidistant from Gloucester and Cheltenham, south-east of the roundabout exit from the A417 for Brimpsfield Village. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a chamfered Latin Cross on a hexagonal, tapering shaft, set on a plinth and two-stepped base. The plinth is inscribed ‘1939-1945’ and ‘LEST WE FORGET’, along with the ranks, full name and unit of each individual.
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
Brimpsfield War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands. Established in 1922, it commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8132, -2.0894
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Brimpsfield
- Postcode
- GL4 8LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: n4919406970 (ODbL)
- commons: Brimpsfield War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 584586.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brimpsfield War Memorial?
- Brimpsfield War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 8LD), in the parish of Brimpsfield.
- What is Brimpsfield War Memorial?
- Brimpsfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brimpsfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 8LD.
- When was Brimpsfield War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Brimpsfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Brimpsfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brimpsfield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Brimpsfield War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brimpsfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Brimpsfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brimpsfield War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 8LD. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.