Where is Ombersley War Memorial?

Ombersley War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR9 0EW), in the parish of Ombersley.

How do I get to Ombersley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR9 0EW.

Is Ombersley War Memorial a listed building?

Ombersley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Ombersley War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Ombersley War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Ombersley War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Ombersley War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Ombersley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR9 0EW.

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Ombersley War Memorial

In or near Grimley.

Free admission

Ombersley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Ombersley War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3731533 — Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Droitwich Spa · 4.8 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Ombersley War Memorial is located in Worcestershire, with the nearest railway station being Droitwich Spa, approximately 4.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is WR9 0EW, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Ombersley 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 1440714). 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 war memorial of 1946, built to commemorate the First and Second World Wars. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of sandstone and is octagonal on plan. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a small paved area adjacent to the churchyard of St Andrew's Church and consists of a tall stone cross with chamfered edges on a large plinth, which stands on a two-stepped base. The faces of the plinth are inscribed as follows, "IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ OMBERSLEY/ WHO FELL IN THE/ TWO GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918/ AND/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ 1939 - 1945 (NAMES)/ 1914 - 1918 (NAMES)". This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 21 February 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ombersley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a significant historical marker within the village.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.2700, -2.2285
County: Worcestershire
District: Wychavon
Parish: Ombersley
Postcode: WR9 0EW
Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
Nearest railway station: Droitwich Spa — 4.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478230 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ombersley War Memorial?: Ombersley War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR9 0EW), in the parish of Ombersley.
What is Ombersley War Memorial?: Ombersley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ombersley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR9 0EW.
Is Ombersley War Memorial a listed building?: Ombersley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Ombersley War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Ombersley War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ombersley War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Ombersley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Ombersley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR9 0EW.