Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whiteladies Road War Memorial
In or near Bristol.
Whiteladies Road War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Whiteladies Road War Memorial, you can take a train to Clifton Down station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BS8 2RF.
About
Whiteladies Road War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425925). 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, erected in 1920. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a freestanding cross. It has a two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by an octagonal plinth and shaft. At the top of the shaft is a moulded capital with rose details, surmounted by a cross fleurie. The plinth has decorative gothic detailing including corners representing buttresses with offsets and ogee-arched tracery with trefoils. The names of the fallen are inscribed in the moulded panels of the plinth. The north face is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE CONNECTED WITH/ THIS CHURCH AND PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ R.I.P./ THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US/ BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY. Below is inscribed: 1939-1945 (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 15 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Whiteladies Road War Memorial is a commemorative structure dedicated to those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a place of remembrance and reflection for visitors, honoring the sacrifices made by individuals in various conflicts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Whiteladies Road War Memorial is located in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflict. The memorial is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4682, -2.6135
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 2RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.pmsa.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whiteladies Road War Memorial?
- Whiteladies Road War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 2RF), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Whiteladies Road War Memorial?
- Whiteladies Road War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whiteladies Road War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 2RF.
- Is Whiteladies Road War Memorial a listed building?
- Whiteladies Road War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whiteladies Road War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whiteladies Road War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whiteladies Road War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whiteladies Road War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whiteladies Road War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 2RF.