Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Sandwell War Memorial
In or near Birmingham.
Sandwell 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
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandwell War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is B71 4AH. Entry is free.
About
Sandwell 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 1287843). 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 SANDWELL MB DARTMOUTH PARK SP 09 SW West Bromwich 5/72 War Memorial II War memorial. Circa 1920. Limestone and bronze. Of rectangular plan, tapering above base with moulded offset. Cornice swept upwards above central moulded recess with wreath, swag, and inscription; "IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS DEAD". Below, one of the ashlar blocks is inscribed: "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE". The memorial is surmounted by a winged female figure in bronze. Listing NGR: SP0112191492 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, 18 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 219281 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial's designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5213, -1.9849
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B71 4AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26576300 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandwell War Memorial?
- Sandwell War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 4AH), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Sandwell War Memorial?
- Sandwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 4AH.
- Is Sandwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Sandwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sandwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sandwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 4AH.