Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Shirley War Memorial
In or near Wythall.
Shirley 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
- Shirley · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Shirley War Memorial is located in Solihull, West Midlands, with the postcode B90 3BL. The nearest railway station is Shirley, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shirley 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 1440523). 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 Shirley war memorial is situated in the south-east of the churchyard of the Church of St James (NHLE no. 1203387), looking directly onto the Stratford Road. The memorial consists of a three-stepped base, the upper section of which bears the inscription: THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED / TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN / PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE SHIRLEY MEN WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 - 19 / AND WORLD WAR II. 1939 – 1945. This is a surmounted by a plinth with tapering shaft topped by a wheeled cross. The front of the plinth has a bronze wreath and the inscription: TO THE / GLORIOUS / DEAD. The other faces of the plinth bear the names of the deceased. Adjacent are two low stone slabs, one to each side of the main memorial, each bearing the inscription: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shirley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The structure is an important landmark, recognised for its architectural and cultural value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4075, -1.8250
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B90 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Solihull West and Shirley
- Nearest railway station
- Shirley — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478216 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirley War Memorial?
- Shirley War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B90 3BL), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is Shirley War Memorial?
- Shirley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shirley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shirley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B90 3BL.
- Is Shirley War Memorial a listed building?
- Shirley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shirley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shirley War Memorial is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shirley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shirley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shirley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shirley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B90 3BL.