Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Salwarpe War Memorial
In or near Martin Hussingtree.
Salwarpe 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
- Droitwich Spa · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Salwarpe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR9 0AH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Salwarpe 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 1462082). 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 First World War memorial, erected in 1920, additional name added following the Second World War, restored between 2012 and 2014. MATERIALS: constructed of Portland stone with leaded lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a wheel-cross with a tapering shaft and square plinth, and a three-stepped square base. The arms and shaft of the north face of the cross are decorated with relief-carved interlace. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the north face of the plinth reads IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/ AND ALSO OF ALL OTHER MEN OF/ SALWARPE WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR/ AND (NAME), and the upper step of the base reads 1914-1918. The west plinth face reads (NAME)/ CHAPLAIN R.N.V.R/ RECTOR OF THIS PARISH/ 1935 - 1943, and the upper step of the base reads 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salwarpe War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. Its designation denotes architectural or historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2559, -2.1843
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Salwarpe
- Postcode
- WR9 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Droitwich Spa — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61668026 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salwarpe War Memorial?
- Salwarpe War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR9 0AH), in the parish of Salwarpe.
- What is Salwarpe War Memorial?
- Salwarpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salwarpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR9 0AH.
- Is Salwarpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Salwarpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Salwarpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Salwarpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salwarpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR9 0AH.