Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Edgbaston War Memorial
In or near Birmingham.
Edgbaston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andy Mabbett — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Edgbaston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Five Ways, located 2.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is B16 9JN.
About
Edgbaston 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 1430856). 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 The memorial stands in front of the Parish Church of St Augustine of Hippo (Grade II*), to the south side of the church. Built in Portland stone, it comprises a two-stepped base surmounted by tapering, square, stele. A pedestal, slightly stepped back, on top of the stele bears carved wreaths on each side. Standing on the pedestal a tapering pillar carries an eternal flame. Each side of the pillar is carved with a robed figure, holding wreaths and with palm leaves carved at each arris. On the upper part of the front of the stele the principal dedication reads IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF ALL THOSE WHO WENT/ FROM THIS PARISH AND/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ AND/ 1939-1945. Below at the foot of the stele is carved FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. The commemorated names are carved on the remaining three sides of the stele.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Edgbaston War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4731, -1.9457
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B16 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677658 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edgbaston War Memorial?
- Edgbaston War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B16 9JN), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Edgbaston War Memorial?
- Edgbaston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Edgbaston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B16 9JN.
- Is Edgbaston War Memorial a listed building?
- Edgbaston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Edgbaston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Edgbaston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edgbaston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B16 9JN.