Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Elmdon War Memorial
In or near Bickenhill.
Elmdon 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
- Birmingham International · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Elmdon War Memorial is located in Solihull, West Midlands, with the postcode B92 9EJ. The nearest railway station is Birmingham International, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Elmdon 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 1445932). 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 Tall stone cross, standing on a base atop a trapezoidal plinth; the plinth's front face reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF ELMDON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / TWO WORLD WARS / 1914 (names) 1918 / AND 1939 - 1945. The plinth rests on a two-step base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Elmdon Manor is a nature reserve featuring an old walled garden, woodland, ponds, and a meadow. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe various species of flora and fauna, including a variety of birds and wildflowers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elmdon 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 prominent reminder of the sacrifices made by local residents.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4428, -1.7626
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B92 9EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Phone
- 024 76302912
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham International — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478744 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elmdon War Memorial?
- Elmdon War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B92 9EJ), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is Elmdon War Memorial?
- Elmdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elmdon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham International, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B92 9EJ.
- Is Elmdon War Memorial a listed building?
- Elmdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Elmdon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Elmdon War Memorial is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Elmdon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Elmdon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elmdon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham International, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B92 9EJ.