Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Kinver War Memorial
In or near Bobbington.
Kinver 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
- Blakedown · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kinver War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Blakedown, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DY7 6HU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kinver 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 1438356). 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 The tall granite memorial stands on Kinver Edge (National Trust), c800m to the SW of the centre of Kinver village. It takes the form of an obelisk, square on plan, that rises from a pedestal. The pedestal stands on a stone step. The front face of the pedestal incorporates a small drinking fountain: above the simple water bowl the principal dedicatory inscription reads IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ KINVER WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. The First World War names are listed on the sides of the pedestal. The front face of the obelisk is inscribed WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (19 NAMES). 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, 19 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kinver Edge SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kinver War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It serves as a commemorative monument, recognising the sacrifices made during conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4445, -2.2392
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Kinver
- Postcode
- DY7 6HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Blakedown — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477969 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinver War Memorial?
- Kinver War Memorial is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY7 6HU), in the parish of Kinver.
- What is Kinver War Memorial?
- Kinver War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kinver War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blakedown, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY7 6HU.
- Is Kinver War Memorial a listed building?
- Kinver War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kinver War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kinver War Memorial is part of the Kinver Edge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kinver War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kinver War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kinver War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blakedown, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY7 6HU.