Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial
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Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) 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
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial is located in Sandwell, West Midlands, with the postcode B67 6LS. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, which is 1.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) 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 1461776). 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. Unveiled 1924, to the designs of the architects Messrs Osborn, Pemberton and White and sculptor Albert Toft. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a bronze figure of a soldier, with head bowed, and helmet and gasmask at his feet. His hands originally rested upon a rifle which is missing (2018). The statue stands on a tall, stepped stone pedestal upon square five-stepped base. The upper part of the pedestal has recessed bronze plaques to each face, beneath which are bronze wreaths (medallions missing). The plaque on the east face bears an inscription in relief, which reads: TO THE/ EVERLASTING/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN/ FROM THE MIDLAND WORKS/ OF GUEST KEEN &/ NETTLEFOLDS/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR/ KING & COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1919. The other plaques list the names of the 112 fallen from the First World War. The memorial stands on a grassed area next to a path.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial is located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4823, -1.9822
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B67 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480002 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial?
- Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B67 6LS), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial?
- Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B67 6LS.
- Is Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial a listed building?
- Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B67 6LS.