Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Llanwarne War Memorial
In or near Aconbury.
Llanwarne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llanwarne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1461782). 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 with later with additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands opposite the ruins of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II* and a scheduled monument ) within the village. It comprises a plain Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft set upon a square plinth with a three-stepped octagonal base. The south face of the plinth carries the main inscription in incised lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1918. The north face is inscribed: (NAMES)/ LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND AS WE/ FOR ENGLAND DIED. An additional inscription on the west face of the plinth reads: (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanwarne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South Wales. This memorial honours those who served in wartime and is a notable feature of the village. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9502, -2.7196
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Llanwarne
- Postcode
- HR2 8JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q60580501 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanwarne War Memorial?
- Llanwarne War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8JE), in the parish of Llanwarne.
- What is Llanwarne War Memorial?
- Llanwarne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanwarne War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 8JE.
- Is Llanwarne War Memorial a listed building?
- Llanwarne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Llanwarne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Llanwarne War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Llanwarne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Llanwarne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanwarne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8JE. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.