War memorial, St Benedict Biscop, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England
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War memorial, St Benedict Biscop, Church Street, Wombourne
Waymark Code: WMZ0KW
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ištván
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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
The lower level adds 1939-1945
Property Permission: Public

Access instructions: Open access at all times

Website for Waymark: [Web Link]

Location of waymark:
Churchyard of St Benedict Biscop,
Church Street
Wombourne,


Commemoration: Fallen of WWI & II

Date of Dedication: Not listed

Access times: Not listed

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