Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Woodsetton War Memorial
In or near Wolverhampton.
Woodsetton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Coseley · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Woodsetton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Coseley, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DY1 4LH.
About
Woodsetton 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 1462126). 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, unveiled in 1922. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Woodsetton War Memorial is located on Sedgely Road, close to the junction with Parkes Hall Road. It consists of a wheel-headed cross on a collared shaft. The cross shaft surmounts a pedestal, square on plan, with chamfered corners. This is set on a three-stepped base which is surrounded by a low wall with finials at the corners. The north face of the memorial bears an inscription which reads ERECTED/ BY/ PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ KILLED AND IN HONOUR/ OF THE MEN WHO WENT/ FROM WOODSETTON TO/ FIGHT IN THE GREAT/ EUROPEAN WAR 1914 – 1918. The east face of the memorial reads KILLED IN ACTION/ OR DIED OF WOUNDS/ SWAN VILLAGE/ (NAMES), while the west face reads KILLED IN ACTION/ OR DIED OF WOUNDS/ WOODSETTON/ (NAMES)/ PARKES HALL/ (NAMES). This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18 December 2023 to correct a typo in the address
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodsetton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's contributions during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5334, -2.0963
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Coseley — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q60780615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsetton War Memorial?
- Woodsetton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4LH), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Woodsetton War Memorial?
- Woodsetton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodsetton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4LH.
- When was Woodsetton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Woodsetton War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodsetton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodsetton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodsetton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodsetton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4LH.