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Lindridge war memorial

Free admission

Lindridge war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Window inside St. Lawrence's church (Lindridge) - geograph.org.uk - 7976598

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lindridge 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 1462885). 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 about 1920; altered by the addition of two further names after the Second World War. MATERIALS Stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a Celtic cross rising from a moulded, square foot carved with ‘I H S’, on a tapering shaft with moulded foot, on an octagonal plinth and a two-stepped octagonal platform. The plinth is inscribed on five sides: THIS CROSS IS ERECTED/ IN PROUD MEMORY OF/ THE 18 MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918 (18 NAMES) / ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN WORLD WAR II/ 1939 - 1945/ (2 NAMES) / THEY DIED AS FEW MEN GET/ THE CHANCE TO DIE/ FIGHTING TO SAVE A WORLD'S/ MORALITY/ THEY DIED THE NOBLEST DEATH/ A MAN MAY DIE/ FIGHTING FOR GOD AND RIGHT/ AND LIBERTY -/ AND SUCH A DEATH IS/ IMMORTALITY./ JOHN OXENHAM/ PEACE TO THE UNCONQUERED/ MAY LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE/ UPON THEM.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lindridge War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.

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Coordinates
52.3180, -2.4780
County
Worcestershire
Parish
Lindridge
Postcode
WR15 8JQ
Parliamentary constituency
West Worcestershire

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lindridge war memorial?
Lindridge war memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR15 8JQ), in the parish of Lindridge.
Is Lindridge war memorial a listed building?
Lindridge war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lindridge war memorial free to visit?
Yes, Lindridge war memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Lindridge war memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WR15 8JQ. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.