Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints
In or near Middleton.
Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints — 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
- Butlers Lane · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Four Oaks War Memorial is located outside the Church of All Saints in Birmingham, postcode B74 2XU. The nearest railway station is Butlers Lane, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433680). 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 tall sandstone memorial cross stands in front of the church porch, by the roadside. It comprises a Latin cross on top of an octagonal shaft, that stands on a tall plinth and single-stepped base. The four sides of the plinth carry bronze plaques with the inscriptions and commemorated names. The plaque to the front (south) face carried the principal dedicatory inscription and is ornamented with a laurel wreath. (south face) IN MEMORIAM/ GLORIOUS THEIR FORTUNE/ SPLENDID THEIR FATE/ THEIR TOMB AN ALTAR/ FOR MOURNING./ THEY HAVE REMEMBRANCE/ FOR LAMENTATION/ PRAISE/ 1914 - 1919/ PRO PATRIA The names are listed with rank and regiment. The memorial stands in an area paved with black bricks and a lighter coloured stone. It is enclosed to the rear by a curved stone wall with a gate allowing access to the church. Two shallow benches are incorporated into the wall, for the placement of floral tributes. 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, 18 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sutton Park SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SUTTON PARK
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Four Oaks War Memorial is located outside the Church of All Saints in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5861, -1.8405
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Sutton Coldfield
- Postcode
- B74 2XU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sutton Coldfield
- Nearest railway station
- Butlers Lane — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677955 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints?
- Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B74 2XU), in the parish of Sutton Coldfield.
- What is Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints?
- Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints?
- The nearest railway station is Butlers Lane, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B74 2XU.
- Is Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints a listed building?
- Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints a protected site?
- Yes — Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints is part of the Sutton Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SUTTON PARK National Nature Reserve.
- Is Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints free to visit?
- Yes, Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints is free to enter.
- How do I get to Four Oaks War Memorial Outside the Church of All Saints?
- The nearest railway station is Butlers Lane, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B74 2XU.