Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hoobrook War Memorial
In or near Stone.
Hoobrook War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
P L Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kidderminster Town · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hoobrook War Memorial is located in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, with the postcode DY10 1YB. The nearest railway station is Kidderminster Town, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3702, -2.2442
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Kidderminster
- Postcode
- DY10 1YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Kidderminster Town — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480080 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Aggborough
Stadiums · 1.1 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Wilden Marsh
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Lume Cinema
Cinemas · 1.3 km
Richard Eve Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Coalyard Miniature Railway
Heritage railways · 1.4 km
Reel Cinema
Theatres · 1.5 km
Caldwall Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
_Tower%2C_Castle_Road%2C_Kidderminster_(geograph_2328286).jpg?width=1200)
Caldwall Hall
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Caldwall Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Kidderminster Railway Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
Museum of Carpet
Museums · 1.6 km
Military Wireless Museum in the Midlands
Museums · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Wilden Marsh
Wilden Marsh — nature reserve in Worcestershire, UK.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Richard Eve Monument
Richard Eve Monument — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · West Midlands
Coalyard Miniature Railway
Coalyard Miniature Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Reel Cinema
Reel Cinema in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hoobrook War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Rhydd Covert Scout Camp
Rhydd Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Blackstone Meadow Holiday Park
Blackstone Meadow Holiday Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Brant Caravan Park
Brant Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Four Acres Caravan park
Four Acres Caravan park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Steps House Public House
The Steps House Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Wheatsheaf Public House And Attached Outbuildings
The Wheatsheaf Public House And Attached Outbuildings in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 6
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Lord Nelson Public House
Lord Nelson Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hope And Anchor Public House
Hope And Anchor Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Angel Public House
The Angel Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Abbots Bromley War Memorial
Abbots Bromley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Kings Bromley War Memorial
Kings Bromley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hednesford War Memorial And Gates
Hednesford War Memorial And Gates — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Uttoxeter War Memorial
Uttoxeter War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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.
- What is Hoobrook War Memorial?
- Hoobrook War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hoobrook War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kidderminster Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY10 1YB.
- Is Hoobrook War Memorial a listed building?
- Hoobrook War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hoobrook War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hoobrook War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hoobrook War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hoobrook War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hoobrook War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kidderminster Town, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY10 1YB.