Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bampton War Memorial Cross
In or near Oakford.
Bampton War Memorial Cross — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bampton War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1443137). 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 The memorial stands at the junction of High Street and South Molton Road, in a circular enclosure defined by railings to the rear and four posts carrying a spiked chain to the front. The rough-hewn Devon granite cross, circa 3.5m tall, rises from a tapering plinth, square on plan, which stands on a two-stepped base. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF/ FORTY ONE PARISHIONERS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THAT HE GIVETH HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS./ (NAMES). The remaining First World War names are listed to either side of the plinth. The later inscription to the front face of the upper step of the base reads 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). The Victoria Cross tablet for Captain Anketell Moutray Read is inserted into the circular platform, in front of the memorial cross.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bampton War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9904, -3.4893
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bampton
- Postcode
- EX16 9NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- bampton.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478546 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bampton War Memorial Cross?
- Bampton War Memorial Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9NH), in the parish of Bampton.
- What is Bampton War Memorial Cross?
- Bampton War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bampton War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 9NH.
- Is Bampton War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Bampton War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bampton War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Bampton War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bampton War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9NH. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.