Memorials & monuments · South West England
Baltonsborough War Memorial
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Baltonsborough 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
- Castle Cary · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Baltonsborough War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Castle Cary, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA6 8QW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Baltonsborough 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 1421806). 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 War memorial, 1922 by W H Snell & Sons. MATERIALS: constructed of Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a tapering cross of roughly-dressed stone which is axe-dressed to the edges of the shaft and the cross arms. It stands on a square plinth whose front (north-east) face is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF BALTONSBOROUGH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The names of the fallen are listed below. The north-west is inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives during the Second World War. The plinth rests on three octagonal steps around which are eight requiescat in pace (rest in peace) flower holders of Portland stone that are believed to be part of the original design; two of them are 1949 additions. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: in front of the memorial is a post and chain link fence dating from the 1960s and a pair of Coronation gates of c.1981 which are excluded from the listing. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 14 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Baltonsborough War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1115, -2.6553
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Baltonsborough
- Postcode
- BA6 8QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676905 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baltonsborough War Memorial?
- Baltonsborough War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA6 8QW), in the parish of Baltonsborough.
- What is Baltonsborough War Memorial?
- Baltonsborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baltonsborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA6 8QW.
- Is Baltonsborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Baltonsborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Baltonsborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Baltonsborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baltonsborough War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA6 8QW. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.