Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Eardisland War Memorial
In or near Lucton.
Eardisland 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
- Leominster · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eardisland War Memorial is located in Herefordshire, County of, with the postcode HR6 9BW. The nearest railway station is Leominster, which is 8.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eardisland 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 1462190). 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, of 1920s date, with later additions. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross on a gently tapering octagonal shaft atop a square plinth with a chamfered top edge. The whole stands on a four-stepped octagonal base. A stone vase bearing an incised Latin cross is set on the second step down. The main inscription in incised lettering on the north-west face of the plinth reads: (gold-painted lettering) TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ (black-painted lettering) AND IN LASTING/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ EARDISLAND WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR FOR HUMANITY/ AGAINST GERMANY AND HER ALLIES/ (gold-painted lettering)1914 – 1918/. The names of the fallen are incised in two lists on the north-east and south-west faces of the plinth. The chamfered top edge of the north-west face of the plinth carries the additional inscription: 1939 – 1945/ (NAME)/, one additional name has been added to the chamfers on the north-east and south-west faces of the plinth too. A small metal plaque with raised lettering has been added to the base of the cross shaft. It reads: THE MEMORIAL WAS REDEDICATED/ ON 7 MAY 1995/ COMMEMORATING FIFTY YEARS OF PEACE/ IN WESTERN EUROPE/.
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
Eardisland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and stands as a notable feature of the village's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2228, -2.8513
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Eardisland
- Postcode
- HR6 9BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480036 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eardisland War Memorial?
- Eardisland War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9BW), in the parish of Eardisland.
- What is Eardisland War Memorial?
- Eardisland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eardisland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 9BW.
- Is Eardisland War Memorial a listed building?
- Eardisland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eardisland War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Eardisland 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 Eardisland War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eardisland War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eardisland War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9BW. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.