War memorial, St Benedict Biscop, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England
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N 52° 32.166 W 002° 10.976
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War memorial, St Benedict Biscop, Church Street, Wombourne
Waymark Code: WMZ0KV
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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A tall stone memorial in the churchyard of St Benedict Biscop, Wombourne, Grade II listed for historical reasons.

The upper square column bears a carved flag and a laurel wreath.

The lower square multi-level part carries the Dedication and names from World War I on one level with names from World War II added later on a level just below.

Dedication:-
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WOMBOURN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 04/25/1920

Private or Public Monument?: Private

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Local subscription

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Churchyard of St Benedict Biscop
Church Street
Wombourne,,


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