Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
West Malvern War Memorial
In or near West Malvern.
West Malvern War Memorial — 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
- Great Malvern · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Malvern War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Great Malvern, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR14 4BB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
West Malvern 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 1489011). 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 First World War memorial, built after 1919; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of red stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location inside the boundary walls of southeastern edge of the churchyard of Church of St James (Grade II). The memorial comprises a red stone column composed of a tapering octagonal cross shaft on an inscribed, octagonal stepped base. It is topped with a small coped cross. The names of the members of the parish who fellin the conflict are inscribed on the octagonal base. Around the chamfered top of the base, the dates of the two conflicts are inscribed.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Malvern Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Malvern War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1124, -2.3466
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- West Malvern
- Postcode
- WR14 4BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Great Malvern — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q92556166 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Malvern War Memorial?
- West Malvern War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR14 4BB), in the parish of West Malvern.
- What is West Malvern War Memorial?
- West Malvern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Malvern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Malvern, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR14 4BB.
- When was West Malvern War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1901.
- Is West Malvern War Memorial a listed building?
- West Malvern War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Malvern War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Malvern War Memorial is part of the The Malvern Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Malvern War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Malvern War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Malvern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Malvern, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR14 4BB.