Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath
In or near Birmingham.
War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath — 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
- Kings Heath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints in King's Heath is located at postcode B14 7DJ, and the nearest railway station is Kings Heath, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433675). 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 The memorial stands in the small square to the east end of the Anglican Church of All Saints (Grade II), close to the High Street. It comprises a Calvary cross in Bromsgrove sandstone with a sculpted figure of Christ crucified under a canopy, raised on an octagonal shaft. The inscription HE SAVED/ OTHERS/ NOT HIMSELF is inscribed on the front face of the foot of the cross shaft. The shaft stands on a square plinth with moulded shoulders, which stands on a base of three octagonal steps. The front face of the plinth bears an incised inscription reading IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR LIVES LAID DOWN/ FOR LOVE OF GOD, OF COUNTRY AND OF KING,/ A VICTOR'S CROWN/ GAINED AS ON CALVARY THROUGH SUFFERING. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 05/04/2016 This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 18 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints is located in King's Heath, Birmingham, in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4331, -1.8933
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B14 7DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Heath — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.instagram.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677954 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath?
- War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B14 7DJ), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath?
- War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B14 7DJ.
- Is War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath a listed building?
- War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross at the Church of All Saints, King's Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B14 7DJ.