Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Saintbury War Memorial
In or near Broadway.
Saintbury 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
- Broadway · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Saintbury War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Broadway, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR12 7PX, and entry is free.
About
Saintbury 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 1449581). 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, constructed in 1920, designed by Alec Miller (1879-1961); altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS Local limestone. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a hooded Calvary, set on a sturdy octagonal column, on a square plinth and wider square base, each with shaped corners; on a single-stepped octagonal platform. The plinth is inscribed in a Serif font: IN PERPETUAL MEMORY/ OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES AT THE/ CALL OF DUTY IN/ THE WAR FOR GOD/ KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ LOOK FOR THE/ RESURRECTION OF/ THE DEAD AND THE/ LIFE OF THE/ WORLD TO COME/ ALSO/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAME).
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
Saintbury War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, marking its significance in commemorating those who served in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0534, -1.8308
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Saintbury
- Postcode
- WR12 7PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478963 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saintbury War Memorial?
- Saintbury War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR12 7PX), in the parish of Saintbury.
- What is Saintbury War Memorial?
- Saintbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saintbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR12 7PX.
- Is Saintbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Saintbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Saintbury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Saintbury War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Saintbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Saintbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saintbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR12 7PX.