Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cheltenham Boer War Memorial
In or near Brockworth.
Cheltenham Boer 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
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is located at postcode GL50 1HE and is accessible via Cheltenham Spa railway station, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Cheltenham Boer 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 1387633). 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 CHELTENHAM SO9422SE PROMENADE 630-1/13/761 (North West side) 14/12/83 Boer War Memorial approximately 10 metres east of No.47 (Formerly Listed as: PROMENADE (North West side) Boer War Memorial about 80 yds NE of main entrance to Municipal Offices) GV II War memorial. Erected 1907. Bronze statue of soldier in pith helmet with downcast gaze and reversed rifle. High stone plinth with names and explanatory material in panels and on steps. Statue carved by RL Boulton and Sons of Cheltenham and cast by AB Burton of Thames Ditton. The Promenade was laid out in 1818 as a tree-lined avenue connecting the Colonnade in the High Street to the Sherbourne Spa (on the site of the Queen's Hotel (qv)). (The Buildings of England: Verey D: Gloucestershire: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: London: 1970-: 146). Listing NGR: SO9479922340 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 475619 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is a historic venue that has been serving the community since 1891. It features a main auditorium designed by Frank Matcham and hosts a variety of performances including drama, comedy, and musicals.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the Boer War, reflecting the architectural style of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8996, -2.0770
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL50 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Established
- 1907
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26667275 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheltenham Boer War Memorial?
- Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL50 1HE), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is Cheltenham Boer War Memorial?
- Cheltenham Boer War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cheltenham Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL50 1HE.
- When was Cheltenham Boer War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1907.
- Is Cheltenham Boer War Memorial a listed building?
- Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cheltenham Boer War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cheltenham Boer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cheltenham Boer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheltenham Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL50 1HE.