Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Weston under Penyard War Memorial
In or near Linton.
Weston under Penyard 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Weston under Penyard 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 1462974). 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, erected in about 1920; altered by the addition of further names following the Second World War. MATERIALS Rough-faced granite. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a Cross of Sacrifice: a plain, Latin cross with a sword incised into the east face. The cross is set on a tapering shaft on a slightly tapering square pedestal with a four-stepped base. The main inscription in white lettering on a bronze panel attached to the east face of the plinth reads: IN HONOUR OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1914–1918./ (23 NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE” ECCLUS. 44.14. A further inscription in white lettering on a bronze panel attached to the second step of the platform reads: ALSO IN THE WAR 1939–1945/ (9 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Weston under Penyard War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The structure's designation highlights its architectural and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9064, -2.5370
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Weston under Penyard
- Postcode
- HR9 7QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480107 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weston under Penyard War Memorial?
- Weston under Penyard War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 7QA), in the parish of Weston under Penyard.
- What is Weston under Penyard War Memorial?
- Weston under Penyard War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weston under Penyard War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HR9 7QA.
- Is Weston under Penyard War Memorial a listed building?
- Weston under Penyard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weston under Penyard War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Weston under Penyard War Memorial is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weston under Penyard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weston under Penyard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weston under Penyard War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 7QA. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.