Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Knowbury War Memorial
In or near Milson.
Knowbury 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
- Ludlow · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knowbury War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ludlow, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY8 3JU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Knowbury 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 1437269). 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 churchyard war memorial of c. 1920, added to after 1945. MATERIALS & PLAN: the monument takes the form of a grey, granite obelisk, with stepped plinth, placed to the south side of the western doorway of the church, by the tower. The tapered body of the obelisk has two stages, with a broader lower part. There is a chamfered band at the juncture between these two parts. The upper body is inscribed : ‘ERECTED / IN PROUD AND / LOVING MEMORY / OF THE MEN FROM / THIS PARISH WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT / WAR / 1914 – 1918’. Names of the fallen are inscribed on the lower body of the obelisk and on its flanks. The stepped plinth has the following words on the upper step: ‘FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH FOR KING AND COUNTRY’. The names of the fallen from the Second World War are inscribed on a separate granite plaque which stands in front of the obelisk. 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, 19 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial is a notable feature of the area, contributing to its historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3734, -2.6302
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Caynham
- Postcode
- SY8 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477796 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowbury War Memorial?
- Knowbury War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 3JU), in the parish of Caynham.
- What is Knowbury War Memorial?
- Knowbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 3JU.
- Is Knowbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Knowbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knowbury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Knowbury War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Knowbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knowbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 3JU.