Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Shucknall War Memorial
In or near Preston Wynne.
Shucknall War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shucknall War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hereford, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HR1 3SJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shucknall War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1462116). 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, 1920s. MATERIALS: constructed from sandstone. PLAN: the memorial stands on the southern side of the road to the west of the village of Shucknall. DESCRIPTION: it comprises a plain Latin cross with a gently tapering octagonal shaft on a chamfered square plinth and single-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription, incised on the north face of the plinth, reads: ‘IN MEMORY OF / THE / MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING / AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS./ 1914 – 1918’. The names of the fallen are on the east and west faces and the base, and on the south face is a dedication to a local soldier killed in the Falkland Islands.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shucknall War Memorial is located in Mid Wales and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0788, -2.6110
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Weston Beggard
- Postcode
- HR1 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480027 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shucknall War Memorial?
- Shucknall War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 3SJ), in the parish of Weston Beggard.
- What is Shucknall War Memorial?
- Shucknall War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shucknall War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 3SJ.
- Is Shucknall War Memorial a listed building?
- Shucknall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shucknall War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shucknall War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shucknall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shucknall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shucknall War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 3SJ.