Memorials & monuments · South West England
Axbridge War Memorial
In or near Axbridge.
Axbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Axbridge War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Puxton Park, located 9 km away. The postcode for navigation is BS26 2AP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Axbridge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426801). 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 First World War memorial, probably early 1920s, with a further inscription added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from roughly-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is prominently positioned alongside the stepped approach to the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade I). It comprises a Celtic cross and a roughly-hewn, tapering shaft. It stands on plinth of three steps with three commemorative inscriptions to the front (south) face. The upper step is inscribed in black painted lettering: TO THE/ GLORY/ OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE AXBRIDGE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. The central step is inscribed with the names of the servicemen, and the lower inscription reads: THEY DIED FOR YOU/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS.” / AND THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945./ NAMES. The whole structure rests on a square stone base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 14 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Axbridge War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a notable historical marker within the town.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2876, -2.8169
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Axbridge
- Postcode
- BS26 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677315 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Axbridge War Memorial?
- Axbridge War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2AP), in the parish of Axbridge.
- What is Axbridge War Memorial?
- Axbridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Axbridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2AP.
- Is Axbridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Axbridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Axbridge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Axbridge War Memorial is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Axbridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Axbridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Axbridge War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2AP. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.