Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Avon Dasset War Memorial
In or near Gaydon.
Avon Dasset War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Avon Dasset 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 1460622). 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 dating from 1925, moved to its present position in 1968. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of stone and it stands on a raised bank on the south side of the main road through the village. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Celtic-style wheel cross, which stands atop a tapering shaft which itself is atop a tapered base. On the base is carved the inscription, 'TO THE MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ RIP/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE 1939-45 WAR/ RIP/ RE-DEDICATED ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 1968 AFTER REMOVAL TO THIS SITE'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Avon Dasset War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1459, -1.4034
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Avon Dassett
- Postcode
- CV47 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Established
- 1925
Sources
- wikidata: Q58460720 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avon Dasset War Memorial?
- Avon Dasset War Memorial is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV47 2AS), in the parish of Avon Dassett.
- What is Avon Dasset War Memorial?
- Avon Dasset War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Avon Dasset War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode CV47 2AS.
- When was Avon Dasset War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Is Avon Dasset War Memorial a listed building?
- Avon Dasset War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Avon Dasset War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Avon Dasset War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Avon Dasset War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV47 2AS. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.