Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Hurley and Wood End War Memorial
In or near Kingsbury.
Hurley and Wood End War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hurley and Wood End War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Atherstone, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is CV9 2HY, and entry is free.
About
Hurley and Wood End 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 1438051). 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 MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises an obelisk surmounting a plinth set upon a square three-stepped base. The memorial stands some 2.5m high. The front of the obelisk bears the inscription in Gothic-style carved and black-painted letters which reads: THEIR/ NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR/ EVERMORE. The other inscriptions are incised with black-painted letters. The front face of the plinth reads: TO THE REVERED /AND UNDYING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ HURLEY AND WOOD END/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. On other faces of the plinth are inscribed 41 names of those who lost their lives in the First World War. On the back face of the plinth is inscribed 1939 – 1945 followed by the names of eight men who lost their lives in the Second World War. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hurley and Wood End War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a historical marker reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5635, -1.6361
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- North Warwickshire
- Parish
- Kingsbury
- Postcode
- CV9 2HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477924 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hurley and Wood End War Memorial?
- Hurley and Wood End War Memorial is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 2HY), in the parish of Kingsbury.
- What is Hurley and Wood End War Memorial?
- Hurley and Wood End War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hurley and Wood End War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 2HY.
- Is Hurley and Wood End War Memorial a listed building?
- Hurley and Wood End War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hurley and Wood End War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hurley and Wood End War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hurley and Wood End War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 2HY.