Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Broadway War Memorial
In or near Broadway.
Broadway 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
- Broadway · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Broadway War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Broadway, located 1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is WR12 7AA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Broadway 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 1214501). 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
The Broadway War Memorial is located on the village green in the village of Broadway in Worcestershire. The memorial marks the deaths of local individuals who died fighting in World War I and World War II. The memorial is a tall thin limestone octagonal pillar on a three stepped octagonal base, topped with a Latin cross in a diamond shaped frame. The sides of the octagonal stone base bear the names of local individuals who died fighting in the two world wars. 38 individuals from the First World War are commemorated, with 21 from the Second World War, and a single individual who died in the Malayan Emergency. It was built c.1920 and designed by F. L. Griggs. It was featured in Charles Marriott's 1924 book, Modern English Architecture.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery is located in a historic 17th-century building and showcases the rich history of Broadway, a Cotswold village with 8,000 years of human habitation. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including art and interactive experiences for families.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Broadway War Memorial is located on the village green in the village of Broadway in Worcestershire. The memorial marks the deaths of local individuals who died fighting in World War I and World War II. The memorial is a tall thin limestone octagonal pillar on a three stepped octagonal base, topped with a Latin cross in a diamond shaped frame. The sides of the octagonal stone base bear the names of local individuals who died fighting in the two world wars. 38 individuals from the First World War are commemorated, with 21 from the Second World War, and a single individual who died in the Malayan Emergency. It was built c.1920 and designed by F. L. Griggs. It was featured in Charles Marriott's 1924 book, Modern English Architecture. It has been Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England since July 1987. Alan Brooks, writing in the Worcestershire volume of the Pevsner Architectural Guides, describes the memorial as "excellent".
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.0359, -1.8626
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Broadway
- Postcode
- WR12 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway — 1 km
- Opening
- Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm; last entry 4pm
- Official site
- broadwaymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26509399 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Broadway War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broadway War Memorial?
- Broadway War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR12 7AA), in the parish of Broadway.
- What is Broadway War Memorial?
- Broadway War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broadway War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR12 7AA.
- Is Broadway War Memorial a listed building?
- Broadway War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Broadway War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Broadway War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Broadway War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Broadway War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broadway War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR12 7AA.