Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen
In or near Gloucester.
War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen — 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
- Gloucester · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL1 5AL. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1418993). 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 A war memorial, dating from 1919 and designed by John Coates Carter (1859-1927). MATERIALS: Bisley stone, with a timber cross and bronze sculpture. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of an octagonal pulpit, set on a plinth; the pulpit is open to the rear and corbelled out to the front with a strongly-moulded corbel. Its faces are carved with texts and the names of the Fallen, much weathered, and the inscription: IN PEACE 1914-1919. Above this is set a timber cross with a bronze figure of the crucified Christ. 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, 25 July 2017.
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
The War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is located in Gloucester, an unparished area of the West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8545, -2.2449
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676691 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 5AL), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 5AL.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Paul and St Stephen?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 5AL.