Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hoobrook War Memorial
Hoobrook 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
Hoobrook 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 1462776). 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 The memorial stands on a grassed area beside the Old Chester Road. The memorial comprises an obelisk with a gently tapering square plinth and roughly-carved square base. The south face of the obelisk bears a relief-carved laurel wreath within which in raised lettering is the inscription 1914/1919. Beneath this in raised lettering is inscribed PRO PATRIA. The main inscription is on a slate plaque on the south face of the plinth and reads: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR SERVICES/ AND OF/ (1 NAME)/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY/ THE INHABITANTS OF/ HOO BROOK. Further inscriptions in incised lettering read on the west face 18 names; east face 18 names; and on the north face 2 names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hoobrook War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It serves as a commemorative structure honouring those who served in conflicts. The memorial is notable for its historical significance in the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3702, -2.2442
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Kidderminster
- Postcode
- DY10 1YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480080 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoobrook War Memorial?
- Hoobrook War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY10 1YB), in the parish of Kidderminster.
- Is Hoobrook War Memorial a listed building?
- Hoobrook War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hoobrook War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hoobrook War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hoobrook War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY10 1YB. It sits within the Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency.