Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Great Witley War Memorial
In or near Shrawley.
Great Witley 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Witley 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 1461634). 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, early 1920s, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed from limestone. PLAN: the memorial stands on the roadside, on the northern boundary of the burial ground. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross with chamfered edges, mounted on a tapering octagonal shaft, upon a square plinth and three-stepped base. The main inscription is in incised lettering on the north face of the plinth; it reads: ‘IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PLACE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / AND IN / 1939 – 1945’. The names of 20 fallen parishioners are inscribed on the south face of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Witley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its significance lies in its architectural and historical value within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2891, -2.3551
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Great Witley
- Postcode
- WR6 6HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479998 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Witley War Memorial?
- Great Witley War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 6HP), in the parish of Great Witley.
- What is Great Witley War Memorial?
- Great Witley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Witley War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode WR6 6HP.
- Is Great Witley War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Witley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Witley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Great Witley War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Witley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Witley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Witley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 6HP. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.