Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hereford War Memorial
In or near Hereford.
Hereford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hereford War Memorial, you can reach it by train to Hereford station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is HR1 2AA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hereford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1297426). 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 HEREFORD SO5139NW 683-1/7/300 22/10/73 ST PETER'S SQUARE War Memorial GV II War Memorial. c1922, restored 1988. By LW Barnard. Ashlar sandstone. Octagonal memorial in form of Eleanor Cross, with Perpendicular style lantern and finials. Military insignia; civic arms; figures representing the Armed Forces. Listing NGR: SO5117639983 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 372487 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hereford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0561, -2.7135
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR1 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 0.7 km
- Official site
- blackandwhitehouse.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26585006 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hereford War Memorial?
- Hereford War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 2AA), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is Hereford War Memorial?
- Hereford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hereford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 2AA.
- Is Hereford War Memorial a listed building?
- Hereford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hereford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hereford War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hereford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hereford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hereford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 2AA.