Where is West Downs School War Memorial?

West Downs School War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 7BT), in the parish of Slimbridge.

How do I get to West Downs School War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 7BT.

Is West Downs School War Memorial a listed building?

West Downs School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is West Downs School War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — West Downs School War Memorial is part of the Upper Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is West Downs School War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, West Downs School War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to West Downs School War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 7BT.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

West Downs School War Memorial

In or near Sharpness.

Free admission

West Downs School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

A Noisy Greylag at Slimbridge - geograph.org.uk - 6909090 — David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Cam and Dursley · 4.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The West Downs School War Memorial is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL2 7BT. The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, which is 4.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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West Downs School War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1463504). 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 First World War memorial with a sculpture by Lady Kathleen Scott, built after 1919; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS Bronze, Portland stone. DESCRIPTION West Downs School War Memorial is located within the grounds of Slimbridge Wetlands Centre. It takes the form of a bronze statue of a nude boy, with his right arm outstretched, on a tall, square, Portland stone pedestal with a moulded top. The front face of the pedestal bears the inscription HERE AM I / SEND ME / 1914 – 1918 / followed by the 38 names of the former pupils of West Downs School who fell in the First World War. The remaining faces of the pedestal record the 81 names of the fallen from the Second World War under the inscription 1939 – 1945.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a conservation area dedicated to wetlands and wildlife. Visitors can explore various activities, including talks, canoe safaris, and exhibitions, while learning about the importance of wetland ecosystems.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Severn Estuary SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The West Downs School War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served during wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.7392, -2.4078
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Parish: Slimbridge
Postcode: GL2 7BT
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
Nearest railway station: Cam and Dursley — 4.1 km
Official site: www.wwt.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q66480158 (CC0)

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