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    Memorial

    All Stretton

    1/5

    Current Location

    Roadside 50 yards north of junction with Castle Hill, Shrewsbury Road, All Stretton, South Shropshire, Shropshire, SY6, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 46081 95649

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    13779
    Description
    STONE BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH AND OBELISK. INSCRIPTIONS ENGRAVED ON SLATE PANELS FIXED TO THE SIDE OF THE PLINTH
    Inscription
    SIDE ONE: 1939-1945 / (NAMES) / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM / THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918 FOR TRUTH / RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE / (NAMES) SIDE TWO AND THREE: (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    21
    Died
    21
    Information shown
    rank,regiment,forename
    Order of names
    rank,forename,regiment
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    surname,rank,regiment
    Order of names
    surname,rank,regiment/service
    Maker(s)
    • Ken Powell of Wem, Letter cutter / Engraver

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    1995 Memorial 's original lettering covered by 3new slate plaques - cost £630. 1996 WW2 slate plaque added cost £130
    Maintenance History
    RESTORED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CLEANED IN 1982. WW2 BRONZE PLAQUE ADDED IN 1983. NEW SLATE TABLETS ADDED TO REPLACE BOTH WORN WW1 INSCRIPTION AND THE BRONZE IN 1995.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27th March 1920

    MRS J MCLINTOCK

    Dedicated

    27th March 1920

    REV SELBY LENREY

    Custodian
    Shropshire Council

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: C 3000MM

    Width: C 750MM

    Depth: C 750MM


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427795

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427795 (accessed 04/05/2026)

    Tablet

    Made from: Slate


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427795

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427795 (accessed 04/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    110030

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    • Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News: 3 April 1920 pg 7 col 6