Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Severn Stoke War Memorial
Severn Stoke 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Severn Stoke 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 1431686). 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 The memorial stands on a small lawn at the junction of Ham Lane, Church Lane, and the main road through Severn Stoke village. Built of Portland stone, it comprises a tall octagonal obelisk with an octagonal foot, rising from the plain cornice of a square plinth. The principal dedication carved into the front face of the plinth reads ERECTED/ IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF/ SEVERN STOKE/ WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919./ THE FOLLOWING GAVE THEIR LIVES/ (14 NAMES). Two of the other faces are inscribed THOSE WHO SERVED OVERSEAS, followed by the names of those who served overseas in the First World War. The fourth face is inscribed SERVED AT HOME, followed by the names of those who served on the Home Front. All inscriptions are incised and painted black.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Severn Stoke War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This memorial is a Grade II listed building, recognising its significance and heritage. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0959, -2.2103
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Severn Stoke
- Postcode
- WR8 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677751 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Severn Stoke War Memorial?
- Severn Stoke War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR8 9JA), in the parish of Severn Stoke.
- Is Severn Stoke War Memorial a listed building?
- Severn Stoke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Severn Stoke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Severn Stoke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Severn Stoke War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR8 9JA. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.