Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Orcop War Memorial
In or near Grosmont.
Orcop 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
Orcop 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 1441720). 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 Orcop War Memorial is located at the junction of Pontrilas Road and Garway Road on an area of green. It consists of a stone Latin cross with fleur de lys ends and a carved collar on top of a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from a square pedestal on a two-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is incised and reads IN MEMORY OF/ ORCOP PARISHIONERS/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND/ AS WE FOR ENGLAND DIED. Two further faces are inscribed with the names of the fallen.
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
Orcop War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9364, -2.7656
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Orcop
- Postcode
- HR2 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478362 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orcop War Memorial?
- Orcop War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8ES), in the parish of Orcop.
- What is Orcop War Memorial?
- Orcop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orcop War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 8ES.
- Is Orcop War Memorial a listed building?
- Orcop War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Orcop War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Orcop War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Orcop War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Orcop War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orcop War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8ES. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.