Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hollybush War Memorial
In or near Castlemorton.
Hollybush 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
- Colwall · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hollybush War Memorial is located in the West Midlands, Worcestershire, with the postcode HR8 1EX. The nearest railway station is Colwall, which is 5.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hollybush 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 1452154). 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 village war memorial dated to about 1920. MATERIALS: textured granite with inlaid lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the cross has a stylised head with base and stepped plinth. The memorial faces east and has a tapered shaft and square arms which stand proud in front of a stylised wheel head. The tapered base is inscribed THIS CROSS IS ERECTED TO / THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN / LOVING GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE FOLLOWING HOLLYBUSH MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR / COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. (NAMES). Below the names of the fallen is inscribed THE KING OF THE WORLD SHALL RAISE US UP / WHO HAVE DIED FOR HIS LAWS UNTO EVER- / LASTING LIFE. The other faces are blank. Below the base is a plinth of two steps.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Malvern Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hollybush War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0282, -2.3386
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Berrow
- Postcode
- HR8 1EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479244 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hollybush War Memorial?
- Hollybush War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 1EX), in the parish of Berrow.
- What is Hollybush War Memorial?
- Hollybush War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hollybush War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR8 1EX.
- Is Hollybush War Memorial a listed building?
- Hollybush War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hollybush War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hollybush War Memorial is part of the The Malvern Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hollybush War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hollybush War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hollybush War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 1EX.