Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Howle Hill War Memorial
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
Howle Hill 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
Howle Hill 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 1461809). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite, bronze. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands by a crossroads to the south of the main settlement of Howle Hill. The memorial comprises a short, roughly-hewn granite cross on a single-stepped base. A Latin cross is carved into the front (south-west) face of the memorial, beneath which is a bronze plaque. A second smaller bronze plaque is attached to the front of the base of the memorial. The main inscription on the bronze plaque attached to the cross reads: IN HONOUR / OF THE MEN OF HOWLE HILL / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND THOSE / WHO FOUGHT OVERSEAS IN / THE WAR 1914 – 1919 / THE FALLEN followed by 13 names of those who were lost. Below this is inscribed: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE / THOSE WHO FOUGHT OVERSEAS followed by an additional 38 names to commemorate those who fought. An additional inscription on a bronze plaque attached to the base of the memorial reads: 1939 – 1945 followed by the six names of those who fell in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howle Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8811, -2.5743
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Walford
- Postcode
- HR9 5SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q61014361 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howle Hill War Memorial?
- Howle Hill War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 5SL), in the parish of Walford.
- What is Howle Hill War Memorial?
- Howle Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howle Hill War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HR9 5SL.
- When was Howle Hill War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Howle Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Howle Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Howle Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Howle Hill War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Howle Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Howle Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howle Hill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 5SL. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.