Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Great Comberton War Memorial
In or near Little Comberton.
Great Comberton 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 · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Comberton War Memorial is located in Worcestershire, postcode WR10 3DX. The nearest railway station is Pershore, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Comberton 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 1461877). 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 War memorial, erected in about 1920. MATERIALS: carved from stone. DESCRIPTION: located at a road junction, at the northern end of the village, the war memorial takes the form of a Latin cross with a tapering octagonal shaft with broach stops to its base. At the centre of the cross is a relief-carving of the Christian symbol of a pelican plucking its breast to feed its young. The pedestal on which the Latin cross is surmounted comprises a large square plinth and a tapered dado with carved decoration to the top. On the south-east face of the plinth is the carved inscription: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. / (5 NAMES) The whole stands on a stone platform.
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
Great Comberton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and service.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0813, -2.0648
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Great Comberton
- Postcode
- WR10 3DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61652262 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Comberton War Memorial?
- Great Comberton War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 3DX), in the parish of Great Comberton.
- What is Great Comberton War Memorial?
- Great Comberton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Comberton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 3DX.
- When was Great Comberton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Great Comberton War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Comberton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Comberton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Great Comberton War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Great Comberton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Comberton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Comberton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 3DX.