Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial at Shrewsbury School
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War Memorial at Shrewsbury School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial at Shrewsbury School, the nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for the site is SY3 7AT, and entry is free.
About
War Memorial at Shrewsbury School is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1246402). 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 SHREWSBURY SJ41SE ASHTON ROAD 653-1/4/86 (West side (off)) War Memorial at Shrewsbury School GV II War memorial. 1923. AG Walker. Bronze figure on ashlar base and ashlar quadrant wall. High base raised up steps with fasces at angles and inscriptions and low relief on principal sides carries figure of Sir Philip Sidney. Curved flanking wall inscribed with names of the dead of World War II. (Leach C: A School at Shrewsbury: London: 1990-). Listing NGR: SJ4853211915 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: 455080 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Shrewsbury School is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those associated with the school who lost their lives in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7025, -2.7631
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY3 7AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26538818 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Shrewsbury School?
- War Memorial at Shrewsbury School is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY3 7AT), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is War Memorial at Shrewsbury School?
- War Memorial at Shrewsbury School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Shrewsbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY3 7AT.
- Is War Memorial at Shrewsbury School a listed building?
- War Memorial at Shrewsbury School is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Shrewsbury School free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Shrewsbury School is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Shrewsbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY3 7AT.