Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Craven Arms War Memorial
In or near Onibury.
Craven Arms War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Colin Cheesman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Craven Arms War Memorial is located in Shropshire, with the nearest railway station being Craven Arms, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Craven Arms War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1269937). 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 SO48SW 1943-1/5/122 CRAVEN ARMS STOKESAY War Memorial in Churchyard of St John the Baptist GV II Memorial. c1919. By Storr-Barber of Leominster. Sandstone. Figure of Infantryman at attention, on stepped plinth inscribed with the names of Stokesay men who fought in World Wars I and II. Removed from original site in Craven Arms. Listing NGR: SO4353781748 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 460270 Legacy System: LBS
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
The Craven Arms War Memorial is located in Mid Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4309, -2.8319
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Craven Arms
- Postcode
- SY7 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26560018 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craven Arms War Memorial?
- Craven Arms War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 9AH), in the parish of Craven Arms.
- What is Craven Arms War Memorial?
- Craven Arms War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craven Arms War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 9AH.
- Is Craven Arms War Memorial a listed building?
- Craven Arms War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Craven Arms War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Craven Arms War Memorial is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Craven Arms War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Craven Arms War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craven Arms War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 9AH.