Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Weobley War Memorial
In or near Weobley.
Weobley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Weobley War Memorial is located in Herefordshire, County of, with the postcode HR4 8SD. The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, approximately 9.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Weobley 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 1462192). 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 of 1920 date. MATERIALS: constructed of sandstone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft with a plinth and two-stepped square base, set within an octagonal kerbed area. The memorial stands approximately 4.2m high. The main inscription in incised lettering on the north face of the plinth reads: IN/ GRATEFUL/ AND LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919. The north face of the upper step of the base reads: THEY SHALL NOT GROW [SIC] OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. The other faces are each inscribed with six names. The south face of the upper step of the base reads: ALL FROM THIS PARISH WHO SERVED BETWEEN 1939 – 1945/ BY THE GRACE OF GOD RETURNED SAFELY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Weobley is a historic village known for its beautiful black and white half-timbered houses and rich heritage. Visitors can explore the Weobley Heritage Trail, which highlights the village's medieval history and architectural features, as well as enjoy the local museum and various outdoor activities. The village also offers a play area and skatepark for younger visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weobley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is a notable landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1615, -2.8761
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Weobley
- Postcode
- HR4 8SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 9.7 km
- Official site
- www.weobley.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480038 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weobley War Memorial?
- Weobley War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8SD), in the parish of Weobley.
- What is Weobley War Memorial?
- Weobley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weobley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 8SD.
- Is Weobley War Memorial a listed building?
- Weobley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weobley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Weobley War Memorial is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Weobley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weobley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weobley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8SD. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.