Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wick War Memorial
In or near Wyre Piddle.
Wick 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
- Pershore · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wick War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pershore, located 3 km away. The postcode for navigation is WR10 3NZ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wick 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 1462341). 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 dating from around 1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is built of stone. It stands in the churchyard of St Mary's Church, adjacent to the lychgate and a medieval cross. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross on a substantial tapering column with an elaborately carved capital, an octagonal plinth and a three-stepped octagonal base. On the face of the cross is a relief-carved Sword of Sacrifice. The main inscription on the plinth reads: (west face) TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN EVER/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THE HONOUR/ AND LIBERTY/ OF THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ R.I.P./ (north-west face) (6 NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (1 NAME) (south-west face) (6 NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (1 NAME) (upper step of base, on north-west, north and south-west faces) THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wick War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1062, -2.0560
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Wick
- Postcode
- WR10 3NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61654479 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wick War Memorial?
- Wick War Memorial is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 3NZ), in the parish of Wick.
- What is Wick War Memorial?
- Wick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 3NZ.
- Is Wick War Memorial a listed building?
- Wick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wick War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wick War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 3NZ.