Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Oldbury Cenotaph
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Oldbury Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Oldbury Cenotaph, you can take a train to Sandwell and Dudley station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for the location is B69 2AB. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Oldbury Cenotaph is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1926, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the West Bromwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area B69.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial is a tall cenotaph in Cornish granite, standing on a paved area in front of the former Town Hall (not listed) and opposite 2, Halesowen Street (Grade II). The pylon rises from a five-stepped base, rectangular on plan, and at the top dies back to the foot of the empty tomb. The tomb is in the form of a tapered Classical chest, ornamented with hemispherical bosses. The east face of the cenotaph bears an inscription in applied bronze letters reading: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ OLDBURY/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918/ AND/ 1939-1945/ AND IN/ ALL OTHER/ CONFLICTS. A wreath is carved in low relief to the foot of the pylon. The W face of the cenotaph bears an inscription in applied bronze letters reading: AT THE/ GOING DOWN/ OF THE SUN/ AND IN THE/ MORNING WE WILL/ REMEMBER THEM. with a precisely similar wreath carved below. The northern and southern faces of the cenotaph are decorated with a plain equal-armed cross carved in relief to each side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Oldbury Cenotaph is a granite memorial located in the town center, commemorating the local men who fell in the First and Second World Wars, as well as other conflicts. It serves as a historical site for remembrance and reflection.
Place summary
The Oldbury Cenotaph is a memorial located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. Established in 1926, it is recognised as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its significance in commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5039, -2.0166
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B69 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Established
- 1926
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n445423263 (ODbL)
- commons: WW1 centenary (34) (14841065584).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldbury Cenotaph?
- Oldbury Cenotaph is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B69 2AB), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Oldbury Cenotaph?
- Oldbury Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldbury Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B69 2AB.
- When was Oldbury Cenotaph built?
- Built or established in 1926.
- Is Oldbury Cenotaph a listed building?
- Oldbury Cenotaph is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oldbury Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Oldbury Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldbury Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B69 2AB.