Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Church Lench War Memorial
In or near Throckmorton.
Church Lench 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
- Hillers Halt · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church Lench War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Hillers Halt, which is 5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR11 4UE. Entry is free.
About
Church Lench 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 1456232). 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 First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: stone memorial consisting of a Latin cross rising from a corniced plinth on a two-stepped base. The moulded cornice to the front (south) face of the plinth is inscribed IN MEMORY OF and the names of the First World War fallen are recorded on the plinth below together with the inscription: WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1918. The top step of the base beneath reads: ALSO OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO DIED IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945. In front of the war memorial is a blank stone tablet set into the grass.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Church Lench War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military service. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1595, -1.9660
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- South Lenches
- Postcode
- WR11 4UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Redditch
- Nearest railway station
- Hillers Halt — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479652 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church Lench War Memorial?
- Church Lench War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR11 4UE), in the parish of South Lenches.
- What is Church Lench War Memorial?
- Church Lench War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church Lench War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR11 4UE.
- Is Church Lench War Memorial a listed building?
- Church Lench War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church Lench War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Church Lench War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church Lench War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR11 4UE.