Memorials & monuments · South West England
Quedgeley War Memorial
In or near Elmore.
Quedgeley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Quedgeley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Gloucester, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL2 4PN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Quedgeley 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 1439997). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Quedgeley War Memorial is located inside the S gate of St James’ churchyard. It consist of a hooded Calvary cross on a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft is set upon a chamfered square plinth on a four-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS/ FRIENDS.” ST JOHN XV.V.13. The rear face of the plinth reads “PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD/ IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS.”/ PS.116.15.V. The front face of the steps are incised with the names of the fallen from the First World War. The side face of the top step carries a later dedication to the fallen of the Second World War: ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945. The names of the fallen are listed on the side face of the second step.
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
Quedgeley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation reflects its historical significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8255, -2.2808
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Quedgeley
- Postcode
- GL2 4PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478176 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quedgeley War Memorial?
- Quedgeley War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 4PN), in the parish of Quedgeley.
- What is Quedgeley War Memorial?
- Quedgeley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quedgeley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 4PN.
- Is Quedgeley War Memorial a listed building?
- Quedgeley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Quedgeley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Quedgeley War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Quedgeley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Quedgeley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quedgeley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 4PN.