Memorial details

Memorial type
Allegory (eg: Victory)
District
Malvern Hills
Town
Malvern Wells
County
Hereford And Worcester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: June 1921
    Attended by: Lieutenant Colonel W R Chichester OBE
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
32991

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Current location

Wells Road
Malvern Wells
Malvern Hills
Hereford And Worcester
WR14 4HB
England

OS Grid Ref: SO 77316 42383
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Carved stone pelican (Christian symbol of sacrifice) surmounts a tall octagonal column. Two-stepped pedestal bares inscription in carved lettering.
Inscription
1914-1918/ IN THANKFUL/NESS TO GOD FOR/ VICTORY & IN HO=/NOUR OF DEVOTION/ SELF-SACRIFICE &/ GLORIOUS ACHI=/EVEMENT// ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Column
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • WAR MEMORIAL
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Site: Gifted by Wells House Meadow
Memorial: £800 to £900

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Parish Council

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