Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Kington War Memorial
In or near Kington.
Kington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kington War Memorial is located in Kington, Herefordshire, with the postcode HR5 3AL. The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1292944). 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 KINGTON SO2956 THE SQUARE 643-1/1/139 War Memorial GV II Memorial to World War I. c1920. Sandstone. Shaft with enriched cross, on sexagonal stepped plinth. Slate tablets. Included for group value. Listing NGR: SO2954056705 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 18 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 385902 Legacy System: LBS
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
Kington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2041, -3.0325
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kington
- Postcode
- HR5 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.kingtonmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26580916 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kington War Memorial?
- Kington War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR5 3AL), in the parish of Kington.
- What is Kington War Memorial?
- Kington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR5 3AL.
- When was Kington War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Kington War Memorial a listed building?
- Kington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kington War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR5 3AL.