Where is Twigworth War Memorial?

Twigworth War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 9PG), in the parish of Twigworth.

How do I get to Twigworth War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 9PG.

Is Twigworth War Memorial a listed building?

Twigworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Twigworth War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Twigworth War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Twigworth War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Twigworth War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Twigworth War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 9PG.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Twigworth War Memorial

In or near Twigworth.

Free admission

Twigworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial at St Mathew's Twigworth - geograph.org.uk - 4974443 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Gloucester · 3.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Twigworth War Memorial is located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL2 9PG. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Twigworth 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 1454541). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

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Heritage listing

Details War memorial, erected in 1920, with added commemoration for the Second World War. MATERIAL Carved from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION The war memorial stands within the churchyard, to the north-east of the church (unlisted) and is in the form of a stone Calvary with a sculpted figure of Christ under a canopy hood. There are carved floral motifs at intervals on the shaft and also two shields, with a chalice inscribed on one and ‘IHS’ on the other. The shaft rises from a hexagonal plinth that stands on a four-stepped base which is also hexagonal. The front (north) of the plinth is inscribed in Arts and Crafts-inspired Serif font: IN MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR / COUNTRY DURING / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. The names of the Fallen are recorded on two sides of the plinth, while the rear face is inscribed: 1939-1945 / (NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Twigworth War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a notable example of local memorial architecture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.8938, -2.2309
County: Gloucestershire
District: Tewkesbury
Parish: Twigworth
Postcode: GL2 9PG
Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
Nearest railway station: Gloucester — 3.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479507 (CC0)

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