Memorials & monuments · South West England
Walford War Memorial
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
Walford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1348842). 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 WALFORD CP B 4228 (west side) SO 52 SE 4/72 War Memorial GV II War memorial. Circa 1920, by Gilbert Boulton of Cheltenham. Limestone. Rectangular plan. Moulded plinth rests on base of two steps. Upper part has hollow-chamfered corners with fleuron decoration. In front is a statue of St George and the dragon on a semi-octagonal base. Above is a shield with cross within a wreath, and an inscription: "For King and Country. To the Glory of God and in memory of the men of Walford who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918". The names of the dead of both wars are inscribed on slate and attached to the front of the memorial. Listing NGR: SO5871320472 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 155484 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8813, -2.6012
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Walford
- Postcode
- HR9 5QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 1925
Sources
- wikidata: Q26632190 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walford War Memorial?
- Walford War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 5QP), in the parish of Walford.
- What is Walford War Memorial?
- Walford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walford War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HR9 5QP.
- When was Walford War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1925. Designed by Cecil Greenwood Hare.
- Is Walford War Memorial a listed building?
- Walford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Walford War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Walford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 5QP. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.