Memorials & monuments · South West England
Chalford War Memorial
In or near Chalford.
Chalford 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
- Stroud · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chalford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stroud, located 5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, but please note that it is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is GL6 8PP.
About
Chalford 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 1423557). 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 war memorial of 1920 by Omar Cottle of Chalford. Repaired and restored in 1982. MATERIALS: constructed of local limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a freestanding cross with a hooded Calvary on a conical shaft set in a three-stepped square base. Above the carved figure of the crucified Christ is a carved open scroll with the text, INRI. Below the Calvary is a base with the text, LEST/YE/FORGET on the principal elevation facing London Road. The remaining faces of the base have applied metal plaques with the names of the fallen from the First World War, with an additional plaque on the face of one of the steps of the structure (156). On a lower step is a plaque with the names of the commemorated from the Second World War (16). On a step facing London Road is the following inscribed text, which has weathered considerably, TO THE HONOUR OF THE SON OF GOD WHO WENT FOR THE SALVATION/OF THE WORLD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH AND/NEIGHBOURHOOD WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF/RIGHT AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1919. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 10 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chalford War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen. The structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural integrity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7215, -2.1574
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Chalford
- Postcode
- GL6 8PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 5 km
- Official site
- www.retrocollective.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677024 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chalford War Memorial?
- Chalford War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 8PP), in the parish of Chalford.
- What is Chalford War Memorial?
- Chalford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chalford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 8PP.
- Is Chalford War Memorial a listed building?
- Chalford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chalford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chalford War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chalford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chalford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chalford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 8PP.