Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Whitbourne War Memorial
In or near Martley.
Whitbourne 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
Whitbourne 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 1391906). 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 WHITBOURNE 815/0/10025 MEADOW GREEN 28-MAR-07 Whitbourne War Memorial II Roadside war memorial. circa 1920. Rough hewn granite stone cross and shaft upon tapering plinth. The cross head is in the style of a Celtic wheel cross. There is an incised sword of sacrifice on the front face. The inscriptions on the plinth are in black painted lettering and reads as follows: South face (front): IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO SERVED IN THE/GREAT WAR 1914-1919/THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE and a list of names of those who fell in the Second World War. Sides and rear: List of names of those who served in the War. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: War memorials are the most vivid reminder of the losses suffered during the First World War. As commemorative structures they have strong connections to their local communities. This simple granite cross stands as an arresting monument within the village of Meadow Green and commemorates the men of the parish of Whitbourne who served in the First World War. 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, 19 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 502680 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitbourne War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2083, -2.4109
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Whitbourne
- Postcode
- WR6 5SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitbourne War Memorial?
- Whitbourne War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 5SD), in the parish of Whitbourne.
- What is Whitbourne War Memorial?
- Whitbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitbourne War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode WR6 5SD.
- Is Whitbourne War Memorial a listed building?
- Whitbourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whitbourne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whitbourne War Memorial is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whitbourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whitbourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitbourne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 5SD. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.