Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wellington War Memorial
In or near Moreton on Lugg.
Wellington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wellington War Memorial in Mid Wales, the nearest railway station is Hereford, located 7.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wellington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1438043). 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 MATERIALS: rough-hewn Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a cross surmounting a tapering shaft which is set upon a square plinth. This is set upon a domed base. An indented panel at the base of the shaft bears the inscription in carved black-painted letters which reads FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). The front face of the plinth is inscribed WELLINGTON. 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, 16 June 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 14 February 2025 to amend details in the address and description
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wellington War Memorial is a memorial located in Mid Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1300, -2.7362
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Wellington
- Postcode
- HR4 8AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477923 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellington War Memorial?
- Wellington War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8AZ), in the parish of Wellington.
- What is Wellington War Memorial?
- Wellington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 8AZ.
- Is Wellington War Memorial a listed building?
- Wellington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wellington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wellington War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wellington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wellington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8AZ.