Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Lugwardine War Memorial
In or near Hereford.
Lugwardine 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
- Hereford · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Lugwardine War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hereford, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for the memorial is HR1 4AT, and entry is free.
About
Lugwardine 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 1460086). 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 First World War memorial, 1919, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position at the north-east corner of the churchyard, on the crossroads at the centre of the village, close to the Church of St Peter (Grade II*) and a medieval churchyard cross (Grade II). The memorial comprises a floriated stone Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft, substantial square plinth and three-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the west face of the plinth reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/. The names of the First World War fallen are listed on the other three faces of the plinth. On the western face of the upper step of the base is the additional inscription: 1939 – 1945. The names of the fallen are listed on the two adjacent faces of the upper step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lugwardine War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0660, -2.6563
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Lugwardine
- Postcode
- HR1 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62018433 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lugwardine War Memorial?
- Lugwardine War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4AT), in the parish of Lugwardine.
- What is Lugwardine War Memorial?
- Lugwardine War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lugwardine War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4AT.
- When was Lugwardine War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Lugwardine War Memorial a listed building?
- Lugwardine War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lugwardine War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Lugwardine War Memorial is part of the Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lugwardine War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lugwardine War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lugwardine War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4AT.