Memorials & monuments · South West England
Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains
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Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains — 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
- Barnstaple · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Barnstaple War Memorial, you can reach it via Barnstaple railway station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is EX32 9AB, and entry is free. The site is accessible to visitors.
About
Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1385314). 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 BARNSTAPLE SS5632 ROCK PARK 684-1/5/220 (North side) 31/08/88 War Memorial, including posts and chains GV II Memorial to the fallen of 1914-18 war. 1922. Granite. A square pedestal with moulded cap and base, standing on 3 steps. Above it is a tall cross with moulded base, the head and arms with moulded caps. Against the N side of the base of the cross lies a bronze wreath. On each of the N and S faces of the pedestal an inset bronze plaque with names of the men from Barnstaple who fell in the Great War 1914-18. Inset on the other 2 sides are similar plaques to those men of the borough who gave their lives 1939-45. Enclosing the memorial are 12 short, tapered granite posts with low pyramidal tops, these carrying heavy spiked chains. 2 chains are missing on the N side. (Lamplugh L: Barnstaple, Town on the Taw: Chichester: 1983-: 144). Listing NGR: SS5613832665 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, 8 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 485776 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnstaple War Memorial, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a Grade II listed memorial. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and includes posts and chains as part of its structure. This memorial is situated in South-West England, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0752, -4.0549
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX32 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665104 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains?
- Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 9AB), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- What is Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains?
- Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 9AB.
- Is Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains a listed building?
- Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains a protected site?
- Yes — Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains free to visit?
- Yes, Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnstaple War Memorial Including Posts and Chains?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 9AB.