Memorials & monuments · South East England
Icomb War Memorial
In or near Upper Rissington.
Icomb 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
- Kingham · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Icomb War Memorial is located in Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL54 1JD. The nearest railway station is Kingham, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Icomb 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 1461781). 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, erected in the early 1920s, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of stone with a brass plaque. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Celtic wheel-head cross with a tapering shaft, rising from a two-stepped, square base. There is a brass plaque bearing an inscribed dedication affixed to the front (north) face of the shaft. The plaque reads 1914-1918/ (NAMES & REGIMENTS)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES & REGIMENTS). The memorial is set on a raised, grassed quadrilateral plot with a planted bed and stone kerbing along its border.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Icomb War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9022, -1.6921
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Icomb
- Postcode
- GL54 1JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61669904 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Icomb War Memorial?
- Icomb War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 1JD), in the parish of Icomb.
- What is Icomb War Memorial?
- Icomb War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Icomb War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 1JD.
- When was Icomb War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Icomb War Memorial a listed building?
- Icomb War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Icomb War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Icomb War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Icomb War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Icomb War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Icomb War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 1JD.