Memorials & monuments · South West England
Randwick War Memorial
In or near Cainscross.
Randwick 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
- Stonehouse · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Randwick War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stonehouse, located 2.5 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is GL6 6JQ.
About
Randwick 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 1446032). 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 First World War memorial, erected in the early 1920s, altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of local limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial takes the form of a wheel-headed cross with octagonal column and moulded foot supported by a square plinth and three-stepped base. The plinth is inscribed with black lettering on three sides, the west face of the plinth reads: TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE. At the bottom of the face is a plaque that reads: 1939-1945/ HENRY JOHN ASHER PTE. AGED 31 YEARS/ KILLED IN ACTION. MAY 19TH 1940/ ANDREW WOODWARD REX WHITE .A.B/ AGED 35 YEARS/ KILLED IN ACTION. MAY 29TH 1945. Both the north and south elevations of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the men who were killed during the First World War, along with the dates of their deaths. The memorial is located in a small enclosed walled area which is accessed by iron gates and railings. 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, 6 June 2017.
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
Randwick War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7595, -2.2496
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Randwick and Westrip
- Postcode
- GL6 6JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehouse — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478747 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Randwick War Memorial?
- Randwick War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6JQ), in the parish of Randwick and Westrip.
- What is Randwick War Memorial?
- Randwick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Randwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehouse, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6JQ.
- Is Randwick War Memorial a listed building?
- Randwick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Randwick War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Randwick War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Randwick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Randwick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Randwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehouse, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6JQ.