Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cubbington War Memorial
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Cubbington 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
- Leamington Spa · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cubbington War Memorial is located in Warwickshire, postcode CV32 7JY. The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, which is 4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cubbington 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 1438972). 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 MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross with octagonal ends and the front of the cross bears a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief. The cross stands on a plain octagonal shaft which, in turn, stands on an out-sailing cornice. The cornice is supported by a square plinth which stands on a three-stepped octagonal base. The SE facing side of the plinth bears the main dedication formed by leaded lettering, which reads SACRED TO THE MEMORY/ OF/ OUR BRAVE LADS/ WHO FELL FIGHTING FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY’S HONOUR/ AND FREEDOM/ 1914 – 1918/ “LEST WE FORGET” The NE face of the plinth bears the names of 15 men and the SW face of the plinth bears the names of 16 men. The NW facing side of the plinth bears the inscription “GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS, THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS”. JOHN XV.13. On the riser of the top octagonal step of the base at the front of the memorial are the dates 1939 – 1945 and the names of two men below. On the risers either side of this are a further four names respectively. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cubbington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3116, -1.4970
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Cubbington
- Postcode
- CV32 7JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Leamington Spa — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478064 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cubbington War Memorial?
- Cubbington War Memorial is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV32 7JY), in the parish of Cubbington.
- What is Cubbington War Memorial?
- Cubbington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cubbington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV32 7JY.
- Is Cubbington War Memorial a listed building?
- Cubbington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cubbington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cubbington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cubbington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV32 7JY.