Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Dilwyn War Memorial
In or near Weobley.
Dilwyn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dilwyn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Titley Junction, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is HR4 8HN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Dilwyn 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 1461619). 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, 1922, by WG Storr Barber, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. PLAN: the memorial, which stands on a square base with a concentric border, is located at the entrance to the churchyard of the Church of St Mary. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a statue of a soldier in mourning, his head bowed and hand resting on a reversed rifle. The statue is mounted on a plinth and base, and is surrounded by a low wall. The main inscription, which is on the eastern side of the plinth, in incised and black-painted lettering, reads: ‘TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY / OF GOD, AND IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH WHO MADE / THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR, AND / WHOSE NAMES ARE WRITTEN / HERE, THIS MEMORIAL IS / ERECTED BY THEIR RELATIVES / AND FRIENDS.’ On the south face of the plinth and the base are the names of the fallen soldiers, and the dedication to those lost in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dilwyn War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It serves as a commemorative site, honouring those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1868, -2.8569
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Dilwyn
- Postcode
- HR4 8HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479995 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dilwyn War Memorial?
- Dilwyn War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8HN), in the parish of Dilwyn.
- What is Dilwyn War Memorial?
- Dilwyn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dilwyn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 8HN.
- When was Dilwyn War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Dilwyn War Memorial a listed building?
- Dilwyn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dilwyn War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Dilwyn War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dilwyn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Dilwyn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dilwyn War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8HN. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.