Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Eckington War Memorial
In or near Defford.
Eckington 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
- Pershore · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eckington War Memorial is located in Worcestershire, with the postcode WR10 3AP. The nearest railway station is Pershore, which is 7.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eckington 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 1460199). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position on a small triangle of grass at the junction of Church Street (B4080), New Road and Drakes Bridges Road, close to the village cross (Grade II). The memorial comprises an irregular carved stone monolith with a smoothed inscribed panel set on a rectangular concrete base. The main inscription reads: IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE UNRETURNING BRAVE OF THIS PARISH/ 1914 – 1919/ (21 NAMES)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"/ 1939 – 1945/ (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eckington War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0719, -2.1156
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Eckington
- Postcode
- WR10 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479961 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eckington War Memorial?
- Eckington War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 3AP), in the parish of Eckington.
- What is Eckington War Memorial?
- Eckington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eckington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 3AP.
- Is Eckington War Memorial a listed building?
- Eckington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eckington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Eckington War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eckington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eckington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eckington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 3AP.