Memorials & monuments · South West England
Minchinhampton War Memorial
In or near Chalford.
Minchinhampton 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
- Stroud · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Minchinhampton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stroud, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL6 9BW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Minchinhampton 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 1172582). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Heritage listing
Details SO 8600-8700 MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET SQUARE, Minchinhampton Town 19/275 War Memorial II War memorial. 1919 by Sidney Barnsley. Limestone. Octagonal stepped base to high octagonal pedestal. Octagonal shaft with Celtic cross. Delicate floral carving to cross. Fine carved inscription in serif capitals on pedestal, carried round all sides. 'IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR & AS A THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR THEIR COMRADES WHOSE LIVES WERE SPARED. THIS CROSS IN GRATITUDE WAS SET UP BY THEIR FELLOW TOWNSMEN AD 1919'. The whole memorial is to a simple, although elegantly proportioned, design typical of Barnsley's furniture. (Illustrated in M. Comino, Gimson and the Barnsleys, 1980; D. Verey, Gloucestershire: The Cotswolds, 1979) Listing NGR: SO8723800757 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, 10 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 133067 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minchinhampton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7054, -2.1861
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Minchinhampton
- Postcode
- GL6 9BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26467334 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minchinhampton War Memorial?
- Minchinhampton War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 9BW), in the parish of Minchinhampton.
- What is Minchinhampton War Memorial?
- Minchinhampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minchinhampton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 9BW.
- Is Minchinhampton War Memorial a listed building?
- Minchinhampton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Minchinhampton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Minchinhampton War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Minchinhampton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Minchinhampton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minchinhampton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 9BW.