Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kemble War Memorial
In or near Kemble.
Kemble 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
- Kemble · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kemble War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL7 6AE. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kemble 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 1429156). 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, dedicated in 1920. MATERIALS: local limestone, with copper plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial, which is circa 3m high, has a cross with an octagonal tapering shaft, which stands on a moulded base set on a four-sided plinth, on a two-stepped platform. The front face of the cross has a relief carving of a Sword of Sacrifice. To each side of the plinth is affixed a metal plaque with raised lettering. That to the front face reads THEIR / NAME / LIVETH / FOR / EVERMORE / 1914-1918. The other three plaques carry the names of the Fallen. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 10 January 2017.
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
Kemble War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6719, -2.0172
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Kemble and Ewen
- Postcode
- GL7 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677507 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kemble War Memorial?
- Kemble War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 6AE), in the parish of Kemble and Ewen.
- What is Kemble War Memorial?
- Kemble War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kemble War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 6AE.
- Is Kemble War Memorial a listed building?
- Kemble War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kemble War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kemble War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kemble War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kemble War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kemble War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 6AE.