Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cardington War Memorial
In or near Diddlebury.
Cardington War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cardington War Memorial is located in Shropshire, with the postcode SY6 7JZ. The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, which is 5.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cardington War Memorial is a public memorial in Mid Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area SY6.
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Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: Portland stone memorial cross with bronze sword. DESCRIPTION: Cardington War Memorial is located on the main path within Cardington Cemetery across the road from St Mary’s Church and churchyard. It consists of a Latin cross some 3m tall bearing a bronze Sword of Sacrifice on its front face. The cross rises from a tapering shaft upon an octagonal plinth and a two-stepped base. The plinth has applied plaques on each face. The main dedication on the memorial reads: IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT/ WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). The other faces are inscribed with the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cardington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the parish of Cardington, Mid Wales, postcode SY6. It is situated within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The memorial commemorates local individuals who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5519, -2.7300
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cardington
- Postcode
- SY6 7JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2470539829 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardington War Memorial?
- Cardington War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7JZ), in the parish of Cardington.
- What is Cardington War Memorial?
- Cardington War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cardington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7JZ.
- Is Cardington War Memorial a listed building?
- Cardington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cardington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cardington War Memorial is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cardington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cardington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cardington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7JZ.