Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hamstead War Memorial
In or near Birmingham.
Hamstead 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
- Hamstead · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hamstead War Memorial is located in Birmingham, postcode B42 1ES. The nearest railway station is Hamstead, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hamstead 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 1442623). 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 A memorial unveiled in 1920 commemorating the men of the parish of Hamstead in Birmingham who lost their lives whilst serving their country during the First World War. The granite memorial comprises a Celtic style wheel cross with a plain shaft and tapered plinth, with a stepped base set on a rectangular stone slab. The front face of the plinth bears an inscription in leaded letters: 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ WHO GAVE US THE VICTORY/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE HAMSTEAD MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS/ FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE/ CHILDREN OF GOD'. On the sides of the plinth are the names of 22 men who died and the regiments/divisions in which they served are also recorded. The rear face bears the inscription 'ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ DECEMBER 1920'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamstead War Memorial is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5418, -1.9286
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B42 1ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hamstead — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478494 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamstead War Memorial?
- Hamstead War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B42 1ES), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Hamstead War Memorial?
- Hamstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hamstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B42 1ES.
- When was Hamstead War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Hamstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Hamstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hamstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hamstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hamstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B42 1ES.